Redhill Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded a crime rate of 7.7 per 1,000 residents in August 2023, placing it 4.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mix of crime types, with violence and sexual offences (23% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (18.4%) dominating the breakdown. However, the most striking anomaly lies in shoplifting, which occurred at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—exactly double the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This divergence may be linked to the area’s retail density, though no explicit data connects this to specific locations or initiatives. The month also saw a significant rise in vehicle crime, which surged by 100% from July, though this remains a local trend without broader UK context. Seasonal factors likely influenced these patterns: August, a peak holiday month, may have increased burglary risks due to empty homes, yet the overall crime rate fell compared to July. The balance between property and violent crime shifted slightly, with property crimes (116 incidents) making up 44.4% of total crimes, compared to 23.0% for violence. This suggests a continued focus on property-related offences, which may be tied to the area’s mix of residential and commercial spaces. While the UK average for anti-social behaviour is 1.4 per 1,000, Redhill’s rate of 1.4 per 1,000 matches the national figure, indicating no significant deviation in this category. The data also highlights lower rates of criminal damage and arson (0.4 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), both below UK averages, which may reflect the area’s relatively stable housing market and community engagement. These trends illustrate a mid-sized built-up area where crime remains manageable but requires targeted attention to specific categories like shoplifting and vehicle theft.

August 2023 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime, burglary, and robbery, with vehicle crime surging by 100% compared to July. This rise, from 14 to 28 incidents, may partly explain the higher-than-UK-average rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents, compared to the national figure of 0.5 per 1,000. Conversely, bicycle theft plummeted by 66.7%, dropping from 9 to 3 cases, a shift that could reflect reduced summer cycling activity or improved local security measures. The area’s shoplifting rate also stood out, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents—double the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be linked to the town’s retail presence, though no direct causal factors are specified in the data. Meanwhile, violent crime remained lower than the UK average, with 60 incidents (1.8 per 1,000 residents) representing 32% fewer cases than the national benchmark. Residents may find the drop in theft from the person—halved from 2 to 1 cases—particularly notable, as it suggests potential improvements in personal safety awareness or policing focus.

Redhill’s crime rate in August 2023 fell to 7.7 per 1,000 residents, a 20.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 9.6 per 1,000. This drop aligns with typical August patterns, where seasonal factors like holidays and reduced foot traffic in retail areas may contribute to lower crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 130 residents during the month. While this monthly exposure rate is a local metric only, it provides context for residents: over the course of August, the likelihood of encountering a crime was roughly 1 in 130. The population-scaled perspective highlights that Redhill’s crime profile remains relatively stable compared to its own historical trends, though the sharp decline from July suggests temporary influences such as seasonal shifts or localized initiatives may have played a role. This rate remains 4.9% below the UK average, a consistent position that reflects the area’s broader demographic and geographic characteristics.