Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 in August 2024 places it 23.2% below the UK average of 8.2, a position that reflects the area's consistent performance as a relatively low-crime local authority district. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.7% of all crimes, making them the most prevalent category — a rate that is 11% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 17.1%, with a 24% gap below the national figure, while public order offences (10.8%) marked the only category in the area that exceeded the UK average by 11%. This mix of crime types aligns with Reigate and Banstead's character as a commuter-focused area with a mix of urban and rural elements, where public spaces remain active despite lower overall crime rates. August's seasonal context — a peak holiday month with increased tourism — likely contributes to the 33.8% month-on-month rise in public order offences, as well as the 82.6% increase in burglary rates. The latter may be explained by the combination of summer holidays creating more empty homes and the area's proximity to major transport links, which could facilitate opportunistic crimes. However, the significant drop in shoplifting (25.8%) and the 100% reduction in theft from the person suggest that targeted initiatives or increased policing in retail and public areas may be having an effect. The overall profile of Reigate and Banstead's crime profile in August highlights a balance between the challenges of managing public order in a growing commuter hub and the success of maintaining property crime rates well below national averages.

August saw a sharp 200% increase in possession of weapons offences, rising from 4 to 12 incidents. Burglary rates surged by 82.6% compared to July, with 42 incidents reported — a significant jump that may partly explain the area's 7.2% monthly rate increase. Shoplifting decreased by 25.8% (66 to 49), a drop consistent with the area's 58% below UK average for this category. Public order offences rose by 33.8% to 107, marking the only category in Reigate and Banstead that exceeded the UK average by 11%. This shift contrasts with the 24% below UK average for anti-social behaviour, which remained the second most common crime type. Residents may find the 100% reduction in theft from the person — from 5 to 4 incidents — a notable indicator of improved personal safety in public spaces.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in August 2024 rose 7.2% compared to July's 5.8 per 1,000.2% below the UK average. Daily crime figures show 32 incidents reported each day, a rate that places the area among the safer local authority districts nationally. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 160 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than many comparable areas. This statistic translates to a population-scaled perspective where residents face a lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the UK average, though the increase from July suggests ongoing vigilance. The local population of 159,134 means that even small shifts in crime rates have measurable impacts on community safety, though the overall trend remains consistent with Reigate and Banstead's historical position as a relatively low-crime area.