Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate February 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead's crime profile in February 2023 reflected a sustained trend of lower-than-average crime rates across multiple categories, with the area's overall rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents placing it 39.1% below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.7% of all reported incidents.6 per 1,000 residents remained 35% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 12.1% of total crimes at 0.5 per 1,000 residents—48% below the national figure. These statistics align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month characterised by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social interactions, which may contribute to the lower incidence of public order and property crimes. The area's relatively low crime rates suggest a combination of factors, including the suburban nature of Reigate and Banstead, which likely limits opportunities for certain types of crime, and the effectiveness of local policing strategies in maintaining order. The breakdown also shows that property crimes, including criminal damage and arson, were reported at 0.4 per 1,000 residents, 29% below the UK average, further reinforcing the area's position as a relatively safe place compared to national trends. This pattern of lower-than-average crime rates across multiple categories indicates a consistent approach to community safety, though the slight increase in possession of weapons—67% above the UK average—suggests areas for targeted intervention.

February 2023 saw a marked reduction in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average, with a rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents—35% below the national figure. This decline aligns with the seasonal context of February, a month typically marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social interactions. Anti-social behaviour also fell significantly, at 0.5 per 1,000 residents, 48% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement efforts during the winter period. Possession of weapons emerged as the only category above the UK average, at 0.1 per 1,000 residents, 67% higher than the national rate. This anomaly may reflect isolated incidents rather than a broader trend, though further analysis is required to determine its significance. The data also shows a 100% reduction in robbery, theft from the person, and bicycle theft compared to UK averages, indicating a successful focus on targeted crime prevention in high-risk areas.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in February 2023 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a figure that places the area 39.1% below the UK average of 6.9 per 1,000. This contrast becomes clearer when considering the daily crime context: 24 crimes were reported each day in February, a rate that, while consistent with historical patterns, remains lower than many comparable regions. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 237 residents, a statistic that, when contextualised against the area's population of 159,134, illustrates a relatively low level of exposure to crime. This monthly aggregate highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, particularly in maintaining order during the winter lull. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the area's character as a suburban district with a strong emphasis on community safety, where the combination of low population density and proactive policing likely contributes to the sustained reduction in crime relative to the UK average.