Redhill Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) maintained a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a figure that is 16.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This performance underscores the area’s relatively safe profile, though the breakdown of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.1% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (17.0%) and public order offences (16.1%). These figures suggest that interpersonal disputes and public disorder remain central concerns, even as the overall rate remains low. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school transitions and the onset of darker evenings—may contribute to patterns observed in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. For instance, the 32.1% share of violence and sexual offences could be influenced by increased social interactions in schools and community spaces. Meanwhile, property crime accounted for 27.5% of total incidents, with shoplifting and other thefts emerging as notable subcategories. The 108.3% increase in shoplifting, from 12 to 25 cases, may be linked to retail activity during the autumn period, though the rate remains modest compared to the UK average. This suggests that while local retail environments may drive such crimes, broader systemic factors are likely at play. The data also highlights a stark contrast in public order offences, which are 79% above the UK average, indicating that localized challenges may require targeted interventions. Overall, the September figures illustrate a balance between sustained improvements in key crime categories and persistent challenges in others, reflecting the dynamic interplay of community characteristics and seasonal influences.

September 2024 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, including a 25.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 94 to 70 cases. This decline may reflect the impact of back-to-school routines or increased community engagement. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 31.5%, from 54 to 37 incidents, potentially linked to seasonal changes as nights draw in. However, shoplifting rose sharply by 108.3%, increasing from 12 to 25 cases. This spike could be tied to retail activity during the autumn shopping period, though the rate remains 3% above the UK average. Other theft and other crime both rose by 25%, from 12 to 15 cases each, indicating a shift in property crime patterns. Public order offences remained 79% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the area’s overall lower crime rate, suggesting localized pressures in this category.

Redhill’s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 14.6% decrease from the previous month’s 7.5 per 1,000. This marks a sustained downward trend, with the area now 16.9% below the UK average. On a daily basis, the local figure of 7 crimes per day provides a tangible snapshot for residents, though this must be contextualised against the area’s population of 34,052. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 156 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in a built-up area. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average in some categories—such as theft from the person and bicycle theft—it is higher in public order offences, which are 79% above the national rate. This discrepancy suggests that local factors, such as community events or enforcement strategies, may influence specific crime types differently than the UK average.