Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead maintained a crime rate of 6.0 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 25.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure reflects a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels, likely influenced by the area’s mix of suburban and rural characteristics, which may reduce opportunities for certain types of criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences (343 incidents, 36% of total) and anti-social behaviour (136 incidents, 14.3%) were the most reported categories, aligning with the area’s demographic profile as a commuter-focused region with a strong emphasis on community policing. Seasonal factors, including the clocks going back and darker evenings, may have contributed to a slight uptick in public order incidents, though these remained below the UK average. The data also highlights a notable reduction in shoplifting, which fell 14.5% compared to September, linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas during the month. However, the overall crime picture remains stable, with no major spikes in property-related offences, which may reflect effective local initiatives or the area’s relatively low population density compared to larger urban centres.

October 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 2 to 12 cases. This sharp rise, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average for robbery (0.1 per 1,000). Concurrently, theft from the person surged by 133.3%, climbing from 3 to 7 incidents, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in public spaces during darker evenings. Possession of weapons also increased by 83.3%, from 6 to 11 cases, though this category remains above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000). In contrast, shoplifting declined by 14.5% (from 83 to 71 cases), possibly due to heightened retail security measures or seasonal consumer behaviour. The overall balance of crime types shifted slightly, with violent offences (343) accounting for 36% of all crimes, compared to property crimes (306) at 32%. This shift may reflect the impact of Halloween-related activities on public order and anti-social behaviour, which dropped by 5.4% (from 93 to 88 cases). Residents should note that while robbery rates have spiked, the area still reports fewer violent crimes than the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 2.2 per 1,000 compared to the national rate of 2.7 per 1,000.

The crime rate in Reigate and Banstead rose 11.8% from 5.4 per 1,000 in September to 6.0 per 1,000 in October, reflecting a modest upward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 31 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of criminal activity within the local population. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 167 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when adjusted for population size. This statistic underscores the relative safety of the area, particularly in comparison to larger urban centres where higher population density often correlates with increased crime rates. The local population of 159,134 provides a demographic context for these figures, with the area’s suburban and rural mix likely contributing to its lower-than-average rates of vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.5 per 1,000). While the overall rate has increased slightly, the persistent gap between Reigate and Banstead’s crime levels and the UK average suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or geographic isolation—continue to play a role in shaping the area’s crime profile.