Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 4.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.5% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area's generally safer profile, though the data reveals a combination of crime types and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.3% of all reported incidents (290 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.4%) and public order offences (9.5%). The seasonal context of March—a time of transition to spring, with evenings lengthening—may have contributed to patterns observed in violent and anti-social crimes, which often see fluctuations during periods of increased social activity. However, the area's property crime rate also remains lower than the UK average, with shoplifting incidents at 0.2 per 1,000 (a 59% deficit compared to the national figure). This suggests that Reigate and Banstead's suburban and commuter-oriented character, combined with effective local policing, may help mitigate certain types of crime. The data also highlights the importance of contextual factors: for instance, the relatively low rate of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 38% below the UK average) may be linked to the area's lower population density and fewer high-traffic zones compared to larger urban centres. While the overall crime rate remains stable, the rise in specific categories such as bicycle theft and anti-social behaviour indicates the need for targeted awareness and community engagement strategies.

March 2023 marked a concerning rise in bicycle theft, with incidents surging by 166.7% from three to eight. This spike, while small in absolute terms, may partly explain the shift in crime mix towards property-related offences, which now account for 33.7% of total crimes (262 cases) compared to 37.3% for violent crimes. Anti-social behaviour also rose sharply, increasing by 38.3% to 112 incidents, a trend that could reflect seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and longer evenings. Meanwhile, shoplifting dropped by 31.6% to 26 cases, suggesting a potential decrease in retail-related offences during this period. The area's violent crime rate of 1.8 per 1,000 remains 34% below the UK average, highlighting a continued disparity in crime profiles between Reigate and Banstead and the broader UK context.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in March 2023 rose by 15.9% compared to February, moving from 4.2 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average, which stood at 7.6 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local authority recorded approximately 25 crimes each day in March, a figure that, while consistent with historical patterns, underscores the need for vigilance. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 205 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but reflects the area's generally lower crime profile. The population context further illustrates that the 159,134 residents of Reigate and Banstead are exposed to fewer crimes per capita than the national average, though the recent uptick in specific categories warrants attention.