Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in August 2023 remained 25.9% below the UK average, with 6.0 crimes reported per 1,000 residents. This continued safety record positions the district as one of the UK's lower-risk areas, despite the seasonal dynamics of August – a peak holiday month that typically increases burglary risks through empty homes and tourism. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.7% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.3%) and public order offences (9.0%). These figures may reflect the area's character as a mix of suburban and rural communities, where community policing and local initiatives likely contribute to maintaining lower violent crime rates. The high proportion of property crimes (66.3% of total incidents) suggests a need for targeted efforts in areas with higher retail and residential footfall, though the district's overall performance remains significantly better than the national average. Seasonal factors, including increased tourism and holiday-related activity, may have influenced patterns in burglary and public order offences, though the district's consistent underperformance relative to the UK average in these categories indicates a robust underlying safety framework.

August saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, with vehicle crime surging by 39.1% (46 to 64 incidents) – a change that may partly explain the overall rate's slight dip from the previous month. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 42.9% (14 to 8), possibly reflecting reduced cycling activity during peak holiday periods. The district's violent crime profile remained 24% below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 33.7% of all crimes. Anti-social behaviour, which makes up 17.3% of the total, was 31% below the UK average – a stark contrast to the national trend. Residents might find the 31 daily crime count a useful benchmark, though this remains significantly lower than the UK's average of 8.1 per 1,000.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in August 2023 fell to 6.0 per 1,000, a 6.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.5. This downward trend aligns with the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to the UK average, which stood at 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 31 crimes were reported each day in August, reflecting a steady rhythm of incident reporting across the district. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 166 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively low risk environment residents face compared to national benchmarks. The local population of 159,134 further contextualises these numbers, with the per-capita rate highlighting the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining safety despite seasonal fluctuations.