Reigate Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Reigate's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for 33.3% of all reported crimes, a figure that remains 41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This category, which includes 43 incidents, is the most significant contributor to the area's overall crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000, which is 37% lower than the national average of 8.1. The prominence of violent crime in Reigate may be influenced by the area's character as a commuter town with a mix of residential and commercial zones, where interactions between residents and transient populations could contribute to such incidents. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common category, accounts for 18.6% of reported crimes, further underscoring the social dynamics at play. The seasonal context of August, a peak holiday month, may also play a role in shaping these patterns, as increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents during holidays could influence both the frequency and nature of reported crimes. While property crimes such as shoplifting and burglary are present, their rates are significantly below the UK average, with shoplifting incidents at 0.5 per 1,000 and burglary at 0.4 per 1,000. These figures suggest that local policing strategies and community initiatives may be effective in mitigating property-related offences. However, the higher-than-average rate for burglary—48% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000—raises questions about specific vulnerabilities in the area, linked to the seasonal increase in empty homes during the summer months.

August 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories, with bicycle theft and robbery each experiencing a 100% increase compared to July, rising from zero to one and three incidents respectively. Vehicle crime also rose by 33.3%, from six to eight cases, a shift that may be attributed to increased travel during the summer months. Conversely, public order offences declined sharply by 58.3%, from 12 to five incidents, potentially linked to fewer large gatherings during the peak holiday period. Violence and sexual offences, though the dominant category, remain 41% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, illustrating a consistent trend of lower rates in this area. These variations highlight the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the influence of seasonal factors on specific offence types.

Reigate's August 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 14.7% decrease from the previous month's 6.0 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported each day in August, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, remains lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 196 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 25,220. This monthly exposure rate underscores the relatively low incidence of crime compared to the broader UK context, where the average resident faces a higher likelihood of encountering crime. The population-scaled perspective also highlights the effectiveness of local policing strategies, though it remains to be seen whether this trend will hold as seasonal factors shift in the coming months.