Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

October 2025 saw Reigate and Banstead maintain a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance underscores the area’s relatively secure environment. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 38.5% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.4 per 1,000—10% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 0.9 per 1,000 (13.9% of total crimes), also significantly below the UK rate. Public order offences, however, rose slightly above the UK average by 13%, a figure that may reflect increased social activity during the month. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns, with Halloween’s approach potentially driving both anti-social behaviour and public order issues. The area’s lower rates of shoplifting, vehicle crime, and burglary compared to the UK suggest effective local policing or community initiatives. However, the sharp increase in robbery cases—now at 5 incidents—demands scrutiny. This spike, though small in scale, may be tied to the transition into darker evenings, a known factor in urban crime trends. Overall, the data illustrates an area that balances safety with localized challenges, requiring targeted responses to emerging issues.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in October 2025 was a 150% increase in robbery cases, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This sharp spike, though small in absolute terms, signals a potential shift in criminal activity patterns, possibly linked to Halloween-related events or increased foot traffic in specific areas. Shoplifting also rose by 28.9%, with 58 incidents recorded, marking a notable uptick from 45 in September. This aligns with seasonal trends, as darker evenings and holiday shopping may have contributed to higher retail crime. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 71.4% (from 7 to 2), due to heightened awareness or increased police presence in high-risk zones. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 38.5% of all crimes, a rate 10% below the UK average. This suggests that while violent crime is a persistent issue, local efforts may be mitigating its severity compared to national trends.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in October 2025 rose slightly by 5.3% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.8 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in local patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 31 crimes each day, a figure that aligns with typical urban-suburban dynamics. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relatively low crime exposure compared to larger cities. With a population of 159,134, the monthly exposure rate translates to a manageable level of risk for most residents. The slight uptick in overall crime rate contrasts with the area’s consistent performance below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as seasonal events or community initiatives—may be influencing trends without triggering broader spikes. This context helps residents and officials assess whether the change is part of a temporary fluctuation or a more sustained pattern.