Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents, marking a notable reduction compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000 — a 29.9% gap. This figure reflects a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime levels in the area, which is broadly consistent with its character as a suburban district with a mix of residential and commercial zones. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.8% of all reported incidents (305 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12.7%) and public order offences (9.4%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal context: February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity, typically sees lower levels of property-related crimes such as vehicle theft or burglary, which are often linked to higher foot traffic in retail or tourist hubs. However, the persistence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in specific neighbourhoods, particularly around high-traffic areas or community centres. The relatively low levels of anti-social behaviour and public order offences may be attributed to effective local policing initiatives or community engagement efforts, though these remain areas for continued monitoring. The overall crime rate is also influenced by the district’s demographic profile, which includes a significant proportion of older residents and families, factors that may contribute to lower rates of certain crime types. As the month progressed into the pre-spring lull, the data suggests that the area’s crime picture remains stable, with no immediate signs of sharp increases in any category.

February 2025 saw a 3.5% decrease in the overall crime rate compared to January, reflecting a continued downward trend in the district. Among the most significant declines were reductions in criminal damage and arson (down 34.8% to 43 cases) and bicycle theft (down 25% to 3 cases), which may be linked to seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and the absence of major events typically associated with higher theft rates. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 14.5% (83 to 95 cases), a shift that could be partly explained by increased social interactions during the winter months or changes in community dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained 19% below the UK average (1.9 per 1,000), highlighting the area’s relative safety in this category. Conversely, robbery and theft from the person both saw sharp increases — robbery rose by 200% (1 to 3 cases) and theft from the person by 50% (2 to 3 cases), suggesting potential vulnerabilities in specific locations or times. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, warrant attention from local authorities. The data also reveals that Reigate and Banstead’s property crime rate (212 cases) is significantly lower than the UK average, particularly for vehicle crime (down 46% to 0.2 per 1,000), a trend that may be influenced by the area’s suburban layout and limited commercial zones. Residents may find the consistent decline in burglary (down 63% to 0.1 per 1,000) reassuring, though the persistence of low-level crimes such as shoplifting (0.4 per 1,000) indicates ongoing challenges in retail areas.

The crime rate in February 2025 (4.7 per 1,000) marked a 3.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.9 per 1,000, illustrating a gradual but sustained reduction in reported incidents. On a daily basis, the district experienced an average of 27 crimes per day over the 28-day period, a figure that remains consistent with the area’s historical patterns of moderate crime activity. When scaled to the population of 159,134, this translates to one reported crime occurring for every 213 residents over the course of the month — a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average, though no direct comparison is available for this metric. The population context further underscores the significance of the 29.9% gap between Reigate and Banstead’s crime rate and the UK average, as the district’s larger population base means even modest reductions in crime rates can have a measurable impact on public safety. While the overall rate remains stable, the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories — such as the sharp rise in robbery and the decline in criminal damage — suggest that local conditions and interventions may be playing a role. These changes, when viewed alongside the broader trend of lower-than-average crime, indicate that the district is maintaining a relatively safe environment despite occasional spikes in certain offence types. For residents, the 1-in-213 monthly exposure rate provides a tangible benchmark for understanding the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives.