Reigate Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Reigate's crime rate for May 2025 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 30.9% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance aligns with the broader trend of Reigate and Banstead being a relatively safe built-up area. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 27.7% of all crimes, followed by shoplifting and other theft (each 12.8% of the total). These figures suggest that interpersonal crimes and retail-related offences remain the most pressing concerns, potentially influenced by the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. Seasonal factors in May—longer evenings, bank holidays, and increased outdoor socialising—may contribute to the rise in violence and sexual offences, as well as shoplifting during the early summer period. The rate of anti-social behaviour (0.6 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, which could reflect effective local policing or community engagement efforts. However, the slight increase in 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' may indicate emerging trends that warrant further analysis. The overall profile underscores Reigate's generally low crime environment, with specific categories showing both strengths and areas requiring attention.

May 2025 saw a notable 200% increase in 'other crime' reports, rising from 1 to 3 incidents. This category, which includes unclassified or less frequent offences, may reflect seasonal shifts in activity patterns. Concurrently, possession of weapons rose by 100% (from 0 to 3 cases), and robbery increased by 100% (from 0 to 1), both suggesting potential spikes in specific types of criminal behaviour. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 28.6%, declining from 21 to 15 incidents—a drop consistent with the start of the school term and reduced outdoor socialising. The area's violence and sexual offences rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 43% below the UK average, highlighting a marked contrast with national trends. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft remain at levels 4% and 32% above UK averages, respectively, possibly linked to the area's retail presence and foot traffic. These shifts underscore the need to balance local safety achievements with targeted interventions in rising categories.

Reigate's crime rate in May 2025 rose to 5.6 per 1,000 residents, a 16.5% increase from April's 4.8 per 1,000. This places the area firmly within the safer end of the UK crime spectrum, with the overall rate remaining 30.9% below the national average of 8.1. On a daily basis, 5 crimes were reported in Reigate over the 31 days of May, equating to roughly one crime for every 179 residents during the month. While the rise from April suggests a slight uptick in activity, the local rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, particularly in categories such as violence and sexual offences (43% below UK levels) and anti-social behaviour (58% below). The population-scaled perspective shows that the likelihood of experiencing crime in Reigate is relatively low compared to the national picture, though the increase in specific categories like 'other crime' and 'possession of weapons' deserves closer attention. This context highlights the area's generally safe profile while acknowledging the need to monitor emerging trends.