Reigate Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 25,220, 100 crimes were reported in Reigate during February 2026, equating to 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 37.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a safer environment than the national norm. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (28 cases, 28% of total), shoplifting (21 cases, 21%), and public order issues (10 cases, 10%). This pattern aligns with Reigate's character as a largely residential area with limited commercial density, where property crime rates are typically lower than in urban centres. Seasonal context suggests that February's low outdoor activity and pre-spring lull may have contributed to the subdued overall crime rate, though violent crime remains a notable concern. The breakdown shows that while shoplifting and public order offences are relatively common, they are still significantly below UK averages for their categories. This contrasts with the UK's higher prevalence of vehicle crime and burglary, which are lower in Reigate, possibly due to its suburban layout and limited high-traffic retail zones. The data also highlights that anti-social behaviour and drug-related offences are below average, suggesting a community with lower levels of persistent disorder compared to other areas.

February 2026 saw a 250% surge in shoplifting, rising from 6 to 21 incidents—a dramatic shift that outpaces other categories. This increase may be linked to the pre-spring lull, as retail activity typically rises in March, but the abrupt jump suggests other factors, such as targeted campaigns or changes in policing focus. Concurrently, burglary fell 82.4% from 17 to 3 cases, a drop consistent with the area's generally low property crime rates. Violent crime remained the most common category, though it was 53% below the UK average (2.3 vs 2.8 per 1,000), indicating that while incidents occur, they are not concentrated in Reigate compared to other regions. The sharp contrast between shoplifting's rise and burglary's fall highlights shifting crime dynamics, possibly influenced by seasonal retail patterns or changes in enforcement. Theft from the person and bicycle theft both rose from zero to one incident, though these remain extremely low compared to the UK average. This data offers a practical insight: while shoplifting has spiked, the overall crime rate remains comfortably below national levels, suggesting that residents may perceive Reigate as relatively safe despite the recent uptick in retail-related offences.

Reigate's crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 in February 2026 marks a 14.4% decrease from the previous month's rate of 4.6, continuing a downward trend that has likely been reinforced by seasonal factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 4 crimes per day over the 28-day month, a figure that contextualises the overall statistic in terms of daily life. When scaled to population size, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 252 residents—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This comparison underscores Reigate's position as a safer area relative to the national context, particularly in categories like burglary (60% below UK average) and anti-social behaviour (56% below). The population-scaled perspective also highlights that while shoplifting has risen sharply, it remains below the UK average for that category (0.6 vs 0.8 per 1,000), suggesting that the local context—possibly limited retail density or effective policing—mitigates the impact of this increase. For residents, these figures translate to a lower likelihood of encountering crime compared to the national average, though the rise in shoplifting may warrant attention from local businesses and community groups.