Reigate Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate's crime rate in July 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 42.9% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This performance, consistent with Reigate’s historical trend as a relatively low-crime area, reflects a combination of effective policing and the town’s character as a commuter hub with strong community ties. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 49.2% of all incidents, though this category remained 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, while declining by 67.6% compared to June, still represented 10% of total crimes, a figure that may be influenced by seasonal factors such as increased outdoor activity and festivals. The surge in shoplifting, a 233.3% increase from June, aligns with the peak of summer tourism and the town’s retail presence, which could attract opportunistic theft. July’s context—schools out, festivals, and a surge in visitors—likely contributed to this spike, highlighting the interplay between seasonal rhythms and crime patterns. Reigate’s lower-than-average rates for categories like burglary (68% below UK average) and vehicle crime (57% below) further illustrate the area’s distinct profile, shaped by its suburban layout and proximity to London. While the month-on-month fluctuations in specific categories suggest dynamic shifts, the overall trend remains one of sustained safety relative to national benchmarks.

July 2024 saw a dramatic 233.3% increase in shoplifting, rising from 3 to 10 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% rise in robbery and theft from the person, highlights shifting patterns in retail crime. Anti-social behaviour, however, fell sharply by 67.6% (from 37 to 12), suggesting a possible impact of summer activities or community initiatives. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category (49.2% of total crimes), yet they still stood 19% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. The 42.9% deficit in Reigate’s overall rate compared to the UK average underscores the area’s relative safety, even as specific categories like shoplifting saw significant spikes. Residents may find the 4.8 per 1,000 rate, combined with the 1-in-210 monthly exposure figure, a useful benchmark for assessing local crime trends.

Reigate's crime rate in July 2024 (4.8 per 1,000 residents) marked an 11.7% decrease from June's 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 210 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily crime activity averaged four incidents per day, a rate that aligns with the area's historically low crime profile. When compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, Reigate's performance remains better, with the 42.9% deficit underscoring the effectiveness of local policing and community engagement. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Reigate's residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, a consistency that has persisted across recent months.