Reigate Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In February 2025, Reigate reported 87 crimes, equivalent to one incident for every 290 residents. This figure, while relatively low compared to the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlights a consistent trend of lower-than-average crime rates in this built-up area. The overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places Reigate 47.8% below the national average, a position that reflects the area’s generally low levels of violent and property crime. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (31 incidents, 35.6% of total), followed by shoplifting (14, 16.1%) and public order offences (10, 11.5%). These figures suggest a balance between personal safety concerns and more traditional property-related crimes, though the latter remain significantly below UK averages. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—may partly explain the subdued levels of property crime, as fewer opportunities for theft and vandalism exist in colder weather. However, the persistence of violent offences at rates 49% below the UK average indicates that local factors, such as community cohesion or policing strategies, likely contribute to Reigate’s comparatively safer environment. The breakdown also reveals that shoplifting, while not uncommon, remains 3% below the UK average, a small but notable deficit that could be linked to the area’s retail landscape or enforcement measures. Public order offences, at 9% below the UK average, may reflect the area’s lower population density or the influence of local regulations on public spaces. These patterns collectively illustrate an area where crime is both less frequent and, in many categories, less severe than the national norm, though the reasons for this disparity remain a subject of ongoing analysis.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories. Bicycle theft and robbery both doubled from zero to one incident each, marking a 100% increase. Public order offences also surged by 100%, rising from five to ten cases. These increases, while small in absolute terms, could indicate emerging trends in local public safety dynamics. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped by 70.6% (from 17 to 5 incidents), and criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds (from nine to three). These decreases may be linked to seasonal factors, such as reduced outdoor activity during winter. Violence and sexual offences remained 49% below the UK average, a consistent feature of Reigate’s crime profile. The sharp decline in anti-social behaviour, in particular, suggests that targeted interventions or seasonal changes—such as fewer social gatherings during colder months—may have played a role in reducing these incidents.

The crime rate in February 2025 (3.5 per 1,000) marks an 18.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend in local crime. Over the course of the month, this translates to roughly three crimes per day, a figure that is lower than the UK average but reflective of Reigate’s generally secure environment. On a population scale, the monthly exposure rate of one crime per 290 residents underscores the area’s relative safety. This is particularly striking when considering that Reigate’s population of 25,220 is comparable in size to other built-up areas with higher crime rates. The drop in anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes suggests that local efforts—whether through community engagement or environmental factors—may be contributing to the downward trend. However, the small increases in bicycle theft and robbery, though statistically minor, warrant attention as potential indicators of emerging patterns.