Reigate and Banstead Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Reigate and Banstead in September 2025 reveals a distinct balance of offence types that reflects both local characteristics and broader national trends. With a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents—21.6% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a generally lower level of criminal activity compared to the national context. The most prevalent crime type is violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37% of all incidents, a figure that is 15% below the UK average. This suggests a combination of community resilience and possibly effective policing strategies in addressing violent crime. Anti-social behaviour follows closely at 14.8% of total crimes, also significantly below the UK average, which may be influenced by the area’s suburban character and community engagement initiatives. Public order offences, however, show a slight divergence, being 11% above the UK average, a trend that could be linked to the seasonal context of September, when university freshers’ week and back-to-school activities may contribute to increased public disorder. The breakdown also highlights the relatively low incidence of theft from the person (100% below the UK average) and bicycle theft, which may be attributed to the area’s lower population density and reduced opportunities for such crimes. Seasonal factors, including the transition to shorter evenings and the start of academic terms, likely play a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored.

September 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons increasing by 66.7% compared to the previous month, a rise that may be linked to seasonal changes as nights draw in. Vehicle crime also rose by 45.7%, possibly reflecting increased traffic or unsecured vehicles during the back-to-school period. Conversely, robbery rates fell sharply by 81.8%, suggesting a reduction in targeted attacks, although the absolute number remains low. The crime mix reveals a balance between violent and property crimes, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 37% of all incidents—significantly below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000 (15% below). Public order offences, however, edged slightly above the UK average, indicating a need for targeted interventions in areas where such incidents occur. These variations highlight the importance of understanding local dynamics, such as the impact of university freshers’ week on anti-social behaviour or the influence of seasonal transitions on vehicle-related crimes.

Reigate and Banstead's crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 9.9% compared to the previous month, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over 30 days, the area recorded an average of 31 crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the monthly total of 926 incidents. This translates to one reported crime for every 172 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK average. The population of 159,134 means that the area’s crime profile is distributed across a mix of suburban and rural settings, with community density likely influencing the frequency of certain offences. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot of activity, the monthly exposure metric offers a broader perspective, showing that residents are not affected by crime on a daily basis. This contrast between daily and monthly figures highlights the importance of considering both short-term fluctuations and long-term trends when assessing local safety.