Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every resident of Reigate and Banstead, the likelihood of experiencing a crime in April 2025 was approximately 1 in 179 over the course of the month. This translates to a crime rate of 5.6 per 1,000 people, placing the area 27.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. While the overall rate remains lower than the national benchmark, the distribution of crime types reveals a distinct local pattern. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.7% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.8%) and criminal damage and arson (9.9%). These figures align with the area’s character as a commuter-focused suburban district with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where proximity to transport hubs and seasonal activity during Easter may influence crime dynamics. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (55% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below UK average) suggest a community with strong local retail engagement and secure parking infrastructure. However, the seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the onset of spring—may have contributed to fluctuations in specific crime types, such as the rise in public order offences (11% above UK average), linked to increased foot traffic in public spaces.

April 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with bicycle theft surging by 600% (from 1 to 7 incidents) and robbery doubling (from 2 to 4). These increases, while statistically significant, remain within the broader context of an area that is 27.3% below the UK average for overall crime. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 20.7%, possibly reflecting the Easter holiday period’s impact on local dynamics. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 66.7% (from 6 to 2 incidents), and possession of weapons decreased by 50%, indicating potential effectiveness of recent community policing efforts or seasonal factors reducing opportunities for such crimes. The area’s performance against UK averages reveals a mixed picture: while violence and sexual offences are 20% below the national rate, public order offences are 11% above, highlighting the need for targeted interventions in areas with high foot traffic. These variations underscore the importance of understanding local context—such as the district’s proximity to major transport links and its suburban layout—in shaping crime patterns.

The crime rate in Reigate and Banstead for April 2025 (5.6 per 1,000) marked an 8.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area’s historically lower crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, approximately 30 crimes were reported each day in April, a figure that may seem high in absolute terms but is proportionally lower when considering the district’s population of 159,134. Over the course of the month, 1 in every 179 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that contextualises the risk in tangible terms for local residents. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful when compared to the UK average, as it illustrates how the area’s lower overall crime rate translates to a reduced likelihood of personal involvement in criminal incidents. The district’s performance also reflects demographic and geographic factors: its suburban nature, with a mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the balance between property crimes and violent offences. While the rate of anti-social behaviour and public order offences remains slightly above the UK average, the overall trend of declining crime suggests that local initiatives—such as community engagement or seasonal policing—may be having a measurable impact.