Reigate Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Reigate during January 2025, 4.2 crimes were reported — a rate 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes for every 25,220 residents, or 1-in-236 chance of being directly involved in a crime over the course of the month. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (29.9% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (15.9%) and shoplifting (13.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the relatively low levels of shoplifting compared to busier months. Violence and sexual offences, however, remained consistently higher than other categories, a pattern consistent with Reigate’s character as a built-up area within Reigate and Banstead, where community interactions and public spaces may contribute to such incidents. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Reigate’s rate is 48% below the national benchmark, suggesting local factors — such as policing strategies or community engagement — may be influencing this disparity. The seasonal dip in outdoor activity could also explain the lower rates of vehicle crime and criminal damage compared to summer months, though these remain within normal ranges for the area.

January 2025 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drug-related offences surging by 200% (from 2 to 6) and vehicle crime increasing by 133.3% (from 3 to 7). These rises may reflect shifting patterns during the post-holiday period without further data. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 61.5% (from 13 to 5), potentially linked to reduced outdoor activity during shorter winter days. Reigate’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.3 per 1,000) remains 48% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent strength in this category. Anti-social behaviour also lagged behind the UK average by 29%, suggesting effective local interventions or community cohesion. The increase in criminal damage and arson (80% rise) could be tied to seasonal factors. For residents, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes may signal a need for vigilance in certain areas, particularly as this category now accounts for 5.6% of all reported crimes in the month.

Reigate’s crime rate in January 2025 (4.2 per 1,000) marked a 9.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.7, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, this equates to approximately 3 crimes reported each day — a figure that, while not negligible, is significantly lower than the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, 1 crime was reported for every 236 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low risk environment in Reigate compared to other areas. This context is further reinforced by the population-scaled perspective: with 25,220 residents, the absolute number of crimes (107) is modest, suggesting that local policing, community initiatives, or demographic factors may be contributing to this stability. The comparison to the UK average highlights Reigate’s performance in key categories — for instance, public order offences are 57% below the national benchmark — reinforcing the area’s position as a relatively safe built-up area within Reigate and Banstead. These figures, when viewed alongside the month-on-month decline, suggest a consistent effort to maintain low crime levels, though further analysis would be needed to confirm the exact drivers behind this trend.