Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 159,134, Reigate and Banstead saw 1004 crimes reported in May 2025, translating to a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents. This figure is 22.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, marking one of the lowest rates in the country for this period. The breakdown reveals a clear focus on violent and disorderly crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 38.8% of all reported incidents (389 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.6%) and public order offences (9.2%). These patterns align with the area’s seasonal rhythms, as May’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising may contribute to higher levels of public disorder and interpersonal conflicts. While property crimes remain a concern, their share of total incidents (28.8%) is significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local measures in addressing theft and burglary. The data also highlights a marked contrast in crime types compared to national trends, with violent crimes in Reigate and Banstead being 15% below the UK average and anti-social behaviour 23% below. This divergence may reflect the area’s suburban character, where community engagement and local policing strategies could play a role in maintaining lower levels of disorderly conduct. However, the seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays and extended daylight hours—likely influences patterns of outdoor drinking and socialising, which may partly explain the rise in public order incidents.

May 2025 saw notable shifts in crime trends, with theft from the person surging by 200% compared to April, rising from 2 to 6 incidents. This jump, though small in absolute terms, may signal heightened vulnerability in public spaces during the month’s extended evening hours. Robbery also increased by 100%, from 4 to 8 cases, a trend that could be linked to increased foot traffic in retail areas or the presence of unattended valuables. Conversely, bicycle theft fell by 42.9% (from 7 to 4), due to improved local cycling infrastructure or heightened awareness among residents. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast with the UK average: violence and sexual offences in Reigate and Banstead are 15% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 23% below. This suggests the area’s lower levels of disorderly conduct may be attributable to community-focused policing or the influence of local demographics, such as a higher proportion of families in residential areas. Public order offences, however, are 3% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the impact of May’s bank holidays and increased socialising in public spaces. These findings underscore the combination of local conditions and broader national trends, with specific crime categories responding differently to seasonal and geographic factors.

The crime rate in Reigate and Banstead rose by 12.9% month-on-month, from 5.6 to 6.3 per 1,000 residents in May 2025. This increase, though modest, translates to approximately 32 crimes reported each day—a figure that may feel more pronounced in a community with a population of 159,134. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average but reflects the area’s relatively stable environment. When compared to the previous month, the shift in crime patterns highlights the influence of seasonal factors, as the extended daylight hours and warmer weather may have encouraged more outdoor activity, contributing to the rise in public order offences. The daily crime context also reveals that, while the overall rate remains low, specific incidents such as theft from the person and robbery have increased sharply, suggesting targeted vulnerabilities in certain areas or times of day. For residents, this means that while the area is generally safer than the national average, vigilance in high-traffic zones and during evenings remains important. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that, despite the absolute number of crimes appearing high, the rate per capita is significantly lower than many comparable urban areas, reinforcing the district’s status as a relatively secure place to live.