Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

June 2024 saw an unexpected surge in bicycle theft, rising by 233.3% compared to May, a spike that defies typical seasonal trends. Reigate and Banstead recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, 17.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure marks the area as one of the safest in the country, though the sharp rise in bicycle theft deserves closer attention. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 32.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.5%) and public order offences (10.3%). The area's relatively low crime rate may be influenced by its suburban character, with a mix of residential and commercial zones that typically foster lower levels of violent crime. However, the seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer and longer days—could have contributed to increased outdoor activity, explaining the unexpected rise in bicycle theft. While public order offences slightly exceeded the UK average by 15%, other categories like shoplifting and burglary remained well below national levels. The overall profile suggests a community with strong local policing and infrastructure, though targeted efforts may be needed to address the anomaly in bicycle theft.

Bicycle theft in Reigate and Banstead surged by 233.3% in June 2024, jumping from 3 to 10 incidents—a stark contrast to the usual seasonal patterns. This spike, combined with a 52.2% increase in burglary, highlights unusual trends that may be linked to specific local factors, such as changes in cycling infrastructure or summer-related activity. Meanwhile, theft from the person decreased by 27.3% (from 11 to 8), a drop that aligns with the UK average for this category. The area's performance against national benchmarks reveals mixed outcomes: violence and sexual offences were 20% below the UK average, while public order offences were 15% above. This discrepancy could reflect the area's suburban nature, where public spaces are more frequently monitored but may also host events that temporarily elevate disorderly conduct. For residents, the most immediate insight is the need to secure bicycles, given the unprecedented rise in thefts. This anomaly, though small in absolute terms, underscores the importance of vigilance during peak summer months when outdoor activity increases.

The crime rate in June 2024 (6.8 per 1,000) marked a 6.1% increase from May's rate of 6.4, though it still remains well below the UK average. On a daily basis, Reigate and Banstead experienced approximately 36 crimes per day in June, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 148 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate suggests a relatively low risk of personal involvement in crime, even when accounting for the recent spike in bicycle theft. The population context further illustrates this: with 159,134 residents, the area's crime profile reflects a balance between urban and rural characteristics, where higher population density in certain zones may contribute to property crimes but lower rates of violent offences. The comparison to the previous month also reveals that while overall crime rose slightly, the distribution of crime types remained stable, with violence and sexual offences continuing to dominate. This stability, despite the sharp rise in bicycle theft, indicates that broader systemic factors—such as policing strategies or community initiatives—may be effectively mitigating most forms of crime in the area.