Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

June 2023 marked an unexpected spike in bicycle theft, a sharp contrast to the overall trend of Reigate and Banstead's crime rate remaining 24.7% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000 residents. This local authority district, characterised by a mix of suburban and rural landscapes, recorded a total of 1,012 crimes, with a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.8%) and public order offences (10.5%). This pattern aligns with the area's character as a commuter hub and suburban community, where public spaces and local amenities contribute to the frequency of anti-social and violent incidents. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer daylight hours—likely influenced these trends, with increased outdoor activity potentially exacerbating public order issues. However, the significant decline in anti-social behaviour, which remains 39% below the UK average, suggests effective local policing or community initiatives. The relatively low rate of property crimes, particularly shoplifting (44% below UK average) and vehicle crime (15% below), may reflect the area's lower density and more dispersed residential layout, which could deter opportunistic theft. Meanwhile, the unexpected rise in bicycle theft, though small in scale, raises questions about whether summer cycling trends or changes in local infrastructure have created new vulnerabilities. These findings illustrate the nuanced relationship between geographical features, seasonal factors, and crime patterns in Reigate and Banstead.

June 2023 saw a striking 250% rise in bicycle theft, jumping from 2 to 7 incidents. This surge, though small in absolute terms, highlights a potential shift in criminal activity linked to summer cycling trends. Concurrently, theft from the person doubled, increasing from 3 to 6 cases, a development that may reflect heightened outdoor activity or changes in public space usage. Other crime also rose sharply, with a 68.8% increase from 16 to 27 incidents, a category that includes a range of offences not easily categorised elsewhere. In contrast, robbery fell by 58.3%, dropping from 12 to 5 cases, possibly due to increased police presence or seasonal deterrence factors. Anti-social behaviour decreased slightly by 6.3%, remaining 39% below the UK average, while violent crime—accounting for 35.5% of all incidents—remained 21% below the national rate. These fluctuations suggest a combination of local dynamics and broader regional trends, with specific categories like bicycle theft emerging as notable concerns for residents.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in June 2023 rose 8.0% from the previous month, moving from 5.9 to 6.4 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a broader seasonal shift as longer daylight hours and summer tourism begin to influence local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 34 crimes per day in June, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for residents and local services. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relative safety of the area compared to national averages. With a population of 159,134, the localised impact of crime remains proportionally low, though the slight upward trend warrants attention to emerging patterns in specific categories such as bicycle theft and other crimes. This monthly exposure figure, while not directly comparable to UK-wide data, provides a clear snapshot of how crime affects the daily lives of individuals in Reigate and Banstead.