Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

June 2025 marked an unexpected spike in burglary rates in Reigate and Banstead, a trend that contrasts with the area's otherwise stable crime profile. The overall crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents remained 21% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, a consistent advantage for this suburban district in Surrey. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences (39.8% of all reported crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (14.8%) and public order offences (9.5%). This mix reflects the area's character as a mixed-use suburban zone with a strong presence of residential communities and local amenities. The seasonal context of June—the start of summer and longer daylight hours—typically correlates with increased outdoor activity and tourism, yet this did not manifest in higher property crime rates as might be expected. Instead, the sharp rise in burglary cases (up 77.3% from May) suggests a possible shift in criminal activity patterns. The area's lower rates for shoplifting (37% below UK average) and other theft (41% below UK average) may be linked to effective retail security measures and community engagement. While violent crime remains a concern, the 13% gap between Reigate and Banstead's rate and the UK average for violence and sexual offences indicates the effectiveness of local policing efforts in managing this category. The stability in overall crime rates, despite the burglary surge, highlights the importance of continued monitoring to identify potential contributing factors.

The most striking development in June was a 77.3% increase in burglary cases, rising from 22 to 39 incidents. This jump, though not yet explained by the data, occurs alongside a broader trend of property crime accounting for 29.7% of all reported crimes (302 out of 1,016), slightly below the violent crime share (39.8%). Other crime also rose by 36.4%, with 30 incidents reported, a category that includes unspecified offences not falling into other categories. Conversely, robbery fell sharply by 62.5%, from 8 to 3 cases, a reduction that may reflect seasonal patterns or local interventions. The area's violent crime rate (2.5 per 1,000) is 13% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences (2.9 per 1,000), suggesting effective community policing strategies in this category. Shoplifting remained 37% below the UK average (0.4 vs 0.6 per 1,000), a persistent trend likely linked to the area's retail environment and consumer behaviour.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in June 2025 (6.4 per 1,000 residents) remained stable compared to the previous month's 6.3 per 1,000, indicating minimal month-on-month fluctuation. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 157 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that reflects the area's population scale. Daily crime counts averaged 34 incidents, a metric that provides a tangible sense of frequency for local residents. This rate, though slightly higher than the previous month, remains 21% below the UK average, underscoring the area's consistently lower crime profile relative to national trends. The stability in overall crime rates contrasts with notable shifts in specific categories, such as the sharp rise in burglary, which merits closer examination in the highlights section.