Redhill Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) maintained a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, placing it 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7. This consistent underperformance relative to national figures suggests systemic factors influencing the area's crime profile. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38.9% of all crimes, with 81 incidents reported, slightly below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.4%, with 30 incidents, also below the national benchmark of 1.2 per 1,000. The area's crime mix reveals a notable contrast in public order offences, which stood at 0.7 per 1,000—30% above the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect local characteristics, such as the built-up area's density and the presence of retail and community hubs that draw both residents and visitors. Seasonal transitions in March, with evenings lengthening and clocks moving forward, likely influenced crime patterns. The shift to spring may have increased public space activity, contributing to the rise in public order offences while simultaneously reducing opportunities for burglary as people spent more time outdoors. The area's relatively low rates for vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000) and criminal damage (0.3 per 1,000) suggest effective community policing strategies or environmental design features that deter certain types of crime. These patterns illustrate a nuanced picture where the area's demographic and geographic traits interact with national trends in complex ways, requiring tailored approaches to maintain its current safety profile.

March saw a sharp 81.8% drop in burglary, reducing incidents from 11 to 2. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns, as warmer weather and longer evenings may reduce opportunities for residential break-ins. Conversely, shoplifting increased by 10%, rising from 20 to 22 incidents. This uptick, though modest, contrasts with the area's 15% below-average rate for the category, suggesting targeted retail crime prevention efforts may need reevaluation. Public order offences stood at 30 incidents, 30% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This discrepancy may reflect local dynamics, such as increased foot traffic during the transition to spring. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell 40% to 3 incidents, consistent with the area's 79% below-average rate for the category, likely due to reduced parking congestion during the month.

Redhill's crime rate in March 2024 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 13.7% decrease from the previous month's 7.1. This places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7, with a 20.8% gap. On a daily basis, 7 crimes were reported across the built-up area, translating to a local monthly exposure of one crime for every 164 residents. This rate, while lower than the UK average, shows a shift in crime patterns: while violent crime remains the largest category, property crime has seen notable reductions. The population-scaled perspective reveals that 34,052 residents collectively face a manageable risk profile, with the most common crime types concentrated in public spaces and social interactions. The drop from February's rate may reflect seasonal transitions, as March's longer evenings and clock changes could influence both community activity and police visibility.