Reigate Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate's built-up area recorded a crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, placing it 45% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects a pattern of consistent safety that has characterised the area for some time. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 34.2% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.9%) and shoplifting (17.1%). The seasonal context of October, with clocks going back and shorter daylight hours, likely played a role in shaping these patterns. While the overall rate remains low, the sharp rise in shoplifting—now at 0.8 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—suggests a need for targeted retail security measures. The area's relatively low levels of property crime, particularly vehicle crime (0.2 per 1,000) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000), may be linked to its suburban character, where homes are typically spread out and monitored by local residents. The absence of significant spikes in violent crime, despite the UK-wide trend of rising rates, indicates that Reigate's policing strategies and community engagement efforts have been effective in maintaining public safety. The interplay between local demographics, the presence of schools, and the area's proximity to London may also contribute to its distinct crime profile, though further analysis would be required to confirm these connections.

October 2023 witnessed a sharp 137.5% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 8 to 19. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggests a potential seasonal influence linked to Halloween and the approach of Christmas shopping. Conversely, public order offences fell by two-thirds, from 18 to 6, a decrease that may reflect the impact of darker evenings reducing public gatherings. Violence and sexual offences, while remaining the most common category (34.2% of all crimes), were 44% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The absence of drug-related crimes in October, compared to 5 in September, could indicate temporary shifts in local activity or improved policing in that area. Residents may find the 38% reduction in anti-social behaviour, from 1.3 to 0.8 per 1,000, particularly reassuring, though this category remains below the UK average.

Reigate's crime rate in October 2023 dropped to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 13.9% decrease from the previous month's 5.1 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, positioning Reigate as significantly safer than the national benchmark. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than broader regional trends. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for every 227 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of risk within the built-up area. The population of 25,220 means that individual risk remains low, though the drop from September suggests potential shifts in policing strategies or seasonal factors influencing criminal activity. This decrease aligns with the transition into darker evenings, which may have encouraged more indoor activity and reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.