Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 159,134 residents, Reigate and Banstead recorded 1,014 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 people. This figure is 23.8% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlighting the area's relatively lower crime profile compared to the national context. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.6% of all crimes (371 incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.9%) and public order offences (12.0%). These patterns align with seasonal dynamics in May, which typically sees extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising linked to bank holidays and warmer weather. The prominence of violence-related crimes may reflect local factors such as the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, where public interactions are frequent. Anti-social behaviour remains a consistent concern, potentially influenced by the district's suburban character and community dynamics. Public order offences, though lower than the UK average, showed a notable 41.9% increase month-on-month, tied to heightened outdoor activity during the early summer period. The relatively low rates of property crimes (296 total) and vehicle crime (48 incidents) suggest effective community policing or environmental design in residential areas. This data underscores the need to balance public safety measures with the area's seasonal rhythms, ensuring that interventions are tailored to local conditions without overgeneralising.

May 2024 saw distinct shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences rising by 41.9% (from 86 to 122 incidents), the most significant increase of any category. This surge aligns with the seasonal context of longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, which may contribute to heightened public disorder. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 40.0% (from 5 to 3 incidents), possibly reflecting improved security measures or reduced cycling activity during the month. Theft from the person increased by 57.1% (from 7 to 11 incidents), a sharp rise that may indicate targeted opportunistic crimes in high-footfall areas. Reigate and Banstead's violence and sexual offences rate (2.3 per 1,000) remains 19% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000) is 31% below the national figure. This contrast with the 27% increase in public order offences over the UK average highlights the area's unique profile. The drop in burglary (from 34 to 23 incidents, -32.4%) and robbery (from 11 to 7, -36.4%) suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may be influencing property crime trends. Residents should be particularly mindful of the 57.1% spike in theft from the person, as this category has seen the most pronounced change in the month.

The crime rate for May 2024 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) represents a 3.1% increase from the previous month's rate of 6.2 per 1,000, indicating a slight upward trend in overall crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 33 crimes per day, a figure that provides context for residents' daily risk exposure. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a monthly aggregate that translates to a 0.6% chance of being a victim. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering specific categories: violence and sexual offences are 19% below the national average, while anti-social behaviour is 31% below. However, the public order category is 27% above the UK average, suggesting a unique local dynamic. The population context is critical here—159,134 residents in Reigate and Banstead means that each crime has a measurable impact on the community's collective safety. The 3.1% month-on-month increase, though modest, underscores the importance of monitoring trends in specific categories like public order, which saw the most significant rise. These statistics should be interpreted with awareness of the area's seasonal context, as factors like extended evenings and bank holidays may temporarily influence crime patterns without indicating a long-term shift.