Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate and Banstead recorded a crime rate of 4.7 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, marking a 29.9% reduction compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This performance places the area firmly in the safer half of the country's crime profile, with several key categories showing particularly strong results. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40.8% of all reported crimes, were 19% below the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to the area's relatively low population density and the presence of suburban infrastructure that limits opportunities for such offences. Anti-social behaviour, representing 12.7% of total crimes, was 38% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with the area's community-focused policing initiatives and the seasonal context of a pre-spring lull. Public order offences, at 9.4% of the total, also showed a 9% deficit compared to national benchmarks, suggesting that local enforcement strategies have effectively managed this category. The overall crime profile reflects a balance between urban and rural characteristics, with the area's mix of residential zones and commercial hubs contributing to a crime picture that is neither excessively high nor low. Seasonal factors appear to have played a role in shaping these figures, with the winter months typically seeing reduced outdoor activity and a corresponding decline in certain types of crime. However, the persistent gap between local rates and UK averages indicates that Reigate and Banstead has developed effective crime prevention mechanisms that may serve as a model for other areas.

February 2025 witnessed significant reductions in several crime categories, with criminal damage and arson declining by 34.8% from the previous month. This decrease, alongside a 41.7% drop in possession of weapons, may partly explain the overall 3.5% monthly decline in crime rates. Conversely, robbery rates surged by 200% as three incidents were reported, a sharp increase that stands in contrast to the broader downward trend. Anti-social behaviour also rose by 14.5%, reflecting a combination of seasonal factors and local community dynamics. Shoplifting and vehicle crime remained well below UK averages, with shoplifting at 35% below the national rate. These patterns highlight the area's ongoing success in addressing property-related crime, though targeted interventions may be needed to address the recent uptick in violent offences.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in February 2025 fell by 3.5% compared to the previous month, continuing a downward trend that has characterised the area's recent crime profile. With 747 crimes reported over 28 days, the daily crime count averaged 27 incidents, a figure that remains significantly lower than the UK national average when scaled to population size. Over the course of February, one crime was reported for every 213 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks. This statistic, when contextualised against the local population of 159,134, highlights how the distribution of crime remains clustered in specific pockets rather than being evenly dispersed. The decline in property-related offences, particularly vehicle crime (down 46% from the UK average), suggests a broader shift in criminal activity patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors and local policing strategies.