Redhill Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In May 2023, Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 15% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while showing an 11.5% increase from April, remains a testament to the area’s generally lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.1%) and public order offences (12.5%). These trends align with seasonal patterns typical of May, when extended daylight and bank holidays often lead to increased socialising and outdoor activity. The rise in public order offences may be linked to such factors, as well as the area’s commuter town character, where transient populations and local amenities can contribute to transient crime patterns. While violent crime rates were 14% below the UK average, public order offences were 36% above, a discrepancy that may reflect local policing priorities or the influence of specific community dynamics. The overall crime rate, though modest, highlights the combination of seasonal rhythms and the built environment in shaping crime trends across the area.

May 2023 saw dramatic spikes in specific crime categories, with robbery and possession of weapons experiencing the most significant month-on-month increases. Robbery incidents rose from two to seven, a 250% jump, while possession of weapons surged from one to four, a 300% rise. These increases, though not universally reflective of the area’s overall crime trend, highlight pockets of concern. Public order offences also rose sharply, increasing by 107% from 14 to 29, a figure that exceeds the UK average by 36%. This contrast with other categories, such as drugs and bicycle theft, which fell by 66.7% and 50% respectively, illustrates a shifting crime mix. Violent crimes remained the largest category, accounting for 34.9% of all reported incidents, yet they were 14% below the UK average. Such variations suggest that local factors—such as seasonal activity or targeted policing efforts—may influence these trends, though direct causation cannot be confirmed without further data.

Redhill’s crime rate in May 2023 rose by 11.5% compared to April, moving from 6.1 to 6.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately seven crimes per day in May, a figure that contextualises the scale of activity for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a metric that translates to a monthly exposure rate of 1-in-147. This figure, while lower than the UK average when scaled to population size, underscores the need for continued vigilance. The rise in violent crimes and public order offences suggests a potential link to seasonal factors such as longer evenings and increased socialising during May bank holidays. However, the overall rate remains 15% below the UK average, indicating that Redhill continues to perform relatively well compared to national trends.