Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in October 2024 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This lower-than-average rate underscores the area's generally safer profile, though the data reveals a complex picture shaped by seasonal and local factors. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (14.3%) and public order offences (9.2%). The dominance of violent crime may be linked to the area's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interactions between residents and transient populations could contribute to such incidents. Seasonal context—such as the clocks going back in October, extending evening darkness, and the proximity of Halloween—may have influenced patterns, particularly in public order and anti-social behaviour. The area's property crime rates are significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting (31% below) and vehicle crime (36% below) both reflecting a lower incidence of theft-related offences. This could be attributed to the area's suburban nature, with fewer high-traffic retail centres compared to major urban hubs. However, the sharp rise in robbery—up 500% from the previous month—introduces a new challenge, suggesting that localised factors such as increased foot traffic or targeted criminal activity may be at play. These dynamics highlight the need for ongoing monitoring, as the interplay between seasonal trends and local conditions continues to shape the area's crime profile.

October 2024 marked a dramatic increase in robbery, with incidents rising from 2 to 12—a 500% surge—driving a sharp focus on this category. This spike, coupled with a 133% rise in theft from the person, suggests a shift in criminal activity that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as Halloween and darker evenings. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 14.5% (from 83 to 71), a decline that could reflect increased policing in retail areas or seasonal changes in consumer behaviour. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences (2.2 per 1,000) are 18% below the UK average, while public order offences (0.6 per 1,000) are 7% above. This contrast highlights the area's unique balance of crime types, with property crimes remaining lower than the UK average. Residents may find the 31% reduction in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it indicates a potential success in local crime prevention efforts.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 11.8% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.4 to 6.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a local shift in crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 31 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that aligns with the area's generally lower crime profile compared to the UK average. The population context suggests that while crime remains relatively low, the upward trend may signal emerging pressures in specific categories, such as robbery and theft from the person. These figures do not account for unreported crimes, but they provide a clear snapshot of the local criminal landscape as it stands in October 2024.