Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Reigate and Banstead, 5 crimes were reported in April 2023 — a rate 33.3% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one crime occurring for every 199 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises risk in everyday terms. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (36.8% of all crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (18.6%) and criminal damage and arson (11.0%). These patterns align with the district’s character as a suburban commuter belt with a mix of residential and retail areas, where violence often occurs in public spaces and anti-social behaviour is concentrated around community hubs. Spring weather and the Easter holiday period likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which may partly explain the higher proportion of violent crimes compared to other seasons. The area’s property crime rate — 268 incidents — was lower than the violent crime count, a reversal of the UK-wide trend where property crime typically outpaces violence. This could reflect the district’s relatively low density of high-traffic retail zones compared to major urban centres, though seasonal factors such as Easter shopping may have briefly influenced local patterns. The overall rate remains consistent with Reigate and Banstead’s historical position as a safer-than-average area. month-on-month rise in crime highlights the need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.

April 2023 saw a 32.1% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 112 to 148 incidents — the largest month-on-month jump among all crime categories. This surge, though still 24% below the UK average for the same category, suggests heightened tensions in local communities during the Easter period, possibly linked to increased social gatherings and public events. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 50%, with incidents increasing from 2 to 3. While this remains a rare occurrence (0.0 per 1,000 residents), the jump raises questions about temporary vulnerabilities in public spaces during holiday weekends. In contrast, possession of weapons fell by 60%, dropping from 5 to 2 cases — a decline that may reflect seasonal shifts in criminal activity or effective policing during the Easter period. Across all categories, Reigate and Banstead’s crime rates remained significantly below UK averages: shoplifting was 58% lower than the national rate, burglary 67% lower, and bicycle theft 100% lower. These disparities highlight the district’s unique profile as a suburban area with fewer high-risk environments compared to densely populated urban centres. A resident is 2.5 times more likely to encounter anti-social behaviour than to face burglary, illustrating the shifting priorities for local law enforcement and community safety initiatives.

The crime rate in Reigate and Banstead rose slightly from 4.9 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, a 2.5% increase from the previous month. This translates to an average of 27 crimes reported per day — a figure that, while locally specific, provides a tangible sense of daily exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 199 residents, a statistic that contextualises risk in terms of population density and community size. When compared to the UK average, the district’s overall crime rate remains significantly lower, with violent crime rates 27% below the national average for violence and sexual offences and 38% below for public order offences. The population-scaled perspective reveals that residents of Reigate and Banstead face a crime risk approximately 1.5 times lower than the UK average, a difference that becomes more pronounced when considering categories like burglary and shoplifting, which are 67% and 58% below national rates respectively. This comparative advantage may stem from the district’s suburban layout, which limits the concentration of high-risk environments found in urban centres. However, the 2.5% month-on-month increase underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance, particularly as seasonal factors like Easter and spring weather continue to influence local crime dynamics.