Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate for August 2025 stood at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 19.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance positions the area as a relatively safer locale within the national context, though local crime dynamics reveal a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.6% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.6%) and public order offences (10.4%). The dominance of violent crime may reflect the area's mix of urban centres and suburban communities, where interpersonal conflicts and alcohol-related incidents are more prevalent. Seasonal factors likely played a role, as August is a peak holiday month, potentially increasing burglary risks through empty homes and altering patterns of public behaviour. However, the area's strong performance in reducing shoplifting (52% below the UK average) and burglary (26% below) suggests effective policing or community initiatives targeting these specific offences. The lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (23% below) and other theft (22% below) could be attributed to the area's infrastructure, such as secure parking facilities or a lower density of retail spaces compared to larger urban centres. These findings illustrate a combination of local characteristics and national crime trends, with Reigate and Banstead demonstrating both vulnerabilities and strengths in its crime profile.

August 2025 marked a notable increase in robbery, with incidents rising by 83.3% compared to the previous month, from 6 to 11 cases. This surge, while significant, remains below the UK average for robbery by 9%. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson saw a 28.9% increase, reflecting heightened activity in public spaces or unoccupied properties during the holiday season. Vehicle crime also rose by 21.1%, potentially linked to increased traffic or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. Conversely, several categories saw declines, including possession of weapons (-53.8%) and other crime (-38.2%), indicating possible shifts in community engagement or policing focus. The area's performance in shoplifting (52% below the UK average) and burglary (26% below) highlights effective local strategies in preventing these offences, even as public order crimes slightly exceeded the UK average by 21%. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns in a district balancing urban and rural characteristics.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in August 2025 remained stable at 6.5 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month's figure. This consistency suggests no significant seasonal spikes or dips in overall crime activity, despite August being a peak holiday period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 33 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the local rhythm of a mixed urban-rural district where tourism and commuter patterns may influence crime distribution. When scaled to the population of 159,134, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 155 residents indicates that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a daily basis. This relatively low exposure rate, combined with the area's stable crime rate, positions Reigate and Banstead as a safer-than-average local authority compared to the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. The population context further underscores that even with the 33 daily crimes, the impact is diluted across a larger community, reflecting the area's demographic and geographic diversity.