Redhill Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded a crime rate of 8.1 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, precisely matching the UK average. This figure, however, masks significant variations in the types of crime experienced. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 38% of all reported crimes (104 incidents), placing this category 8% above the UK average. This is the most notable outlier in the data, and its prominence may be linked to the area's mix of urban and suburban characteristics, where public spaces and transport hubs create opportunities for such incidents. Anti-social behaviour (45 cases, 16.4% of total) and public order offences (26 cases, 9.5%) followed as the second and third most common crime types, though the latter category was 38% above the UK average. The seasonal context of August—peak holiday month and increased tourism—appears to have influenced the crime profile, particularly in relation to burglary. With 12 incidents reported, this marks a 100% increase from July, a trend consistent with the higher number of unoccupied properties during the summer. While the overall rate aligns with national averages, the concentration of violent crime suggests localized factors, such as the area's transport links and mixed-use development, may be contributing to the pattern. The data also highlights an 11% deficit in anti-social behaviour compared to the UK average, reflecting effective community policing or demographic characteristics that reduce such incidents. These variations illustrate the complexity of crime patterns in built-up areas, where multiple socio-economic and environmental factors intersect to shape the monthly crime picture.

August saw a 100% surge in burglary cases, with 12 incidents reported compared to 6 in July, a trend consistent with the seasonal context of increased empty homes during the summer. Shoplifting also rose sharply by 56.3%, from 16 to 25 incidents, likely driven by the influx of tourists and holiday shoppers. In contrast, theft from the person fell by two-thirds (from 6 to 2), possibly reflecting improved security measures or reduced foot traffic in key areas. Violence and sexual offences, at 104 incidents (38% of total crimes), exceeded the UK average by 8%, a category typically associated with nightlife areas. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 62.5% (from 8 to 3), aligning with the area's lower density of car parks and commuter traffic. The sharp rise in possession of weapons (from 0 to 2 cases) warrants attention, though the small sample size means this may be an outlier rather than a trend. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary during August underscores the importance of securing properties when away.

Redhill's crime rate in August 2025 rose to 8.1 per 1,000 residents, a 2.7% increase from July's 7.8 per 1,000. This marks the first upward movement in the area's monthly rate this year, though it remains precisely aligned with the UK average. Daily crime data shows 9 crimes reported each day in August, a figure consistent with seasonal patterns but slightly higher than the 8.6 daily average observed in July. Over the course of the month, one crime was reported for every 124 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Redhill in the mid-range of UK built-up areas. With a population of 34,052, this translates to 274 total crimes, reflecting a balanced distribution between property and violent crime categories. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the rate matches the UK average, the specific mix of crime types—particularly the surge in violence-related offences—suggests localized factors may be influencing the profile differently than in other regions.