Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in Reigate and Banstead during November 2025, accounting for nearly 40% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 2.1 per 1,000 residents, remained 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, a consistent pattern that underscores the area's relative safety in violent crime compared to national trends. The overall crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 26% reduction from the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, positioning Reigate and Banstead as a low-crime region. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, recorded 126 incidents (0.8 per 1,000), 25% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing strategies or lower socioeconomic tensions. Public order offences, at 62 cases (0.4 per 1,000), saw a 39.2% month-on-month decline, potentially influenced by November's darker evenings and reduced public gatherings. Seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping may have impacted crime patterns, with the latter period likely contributing to increased retail-related thefts. However, the area's overall safety profile remains strong, with property crimes (259) comprising only 30% of all reported incidents, compared to 46% nationally. This discrepancy may reflect Reigate and Banstead's suburban character, where residential areas are less densely populated than urban centres, reducing opportunities for certain types of crime. The area's low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and absence of significant increases in vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000) further support this analysis, indicating that crime prevention measures are likely effective in maintaining this low-crime environment.

Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category in November, comprising 39.4% of all reported crimes. This category was 18% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, highlighting a persistent gap in violent crime rates between Reigate and Banstead and the national average. Month-on-month, theft from the person saw a dramatic 100% increase, rising from 2 to 4 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened activity during Black Friday shopping. Conversely, public order offences declined by 39.2%, a stark contrast to the previous month's 102 cases. This drop could be attributed to reduced outdoor activity during darker evenings, a seasonal factor consistent with November's shorter daylight hours. Anti-social behaviour remained 25% below the UK average, a trend that has persisted despite the area's growing population and increased retail activity.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in November 2025 fell to 5.4 per 1,000 residents, an 11.3% decrease from the previous month's 6.1 per 1,000. This decline places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reinforcing its position as a relatively low-crime region. On a daily basis, 29 crimes were reported over 30 days, equating to roughly one crime for every 184 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area's continued safety compared to national benchmarks. When considering population context, the 159,134 residents of Reigate and Banstead experience a crime rate that is 26% below the UK average, a disparity that reflects broader regional differences in policing, community engagement, and socioeconomic factors. The consistency of this trend suggests sustained efforts in crime prevention may be contributing to the area's performance.