Reigate Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Reigate, 4.6 crimes were reported in January 2026—a rate 32.4% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 4 crimes across the built-up area, with 1 in 216 residents experiencing a reported crime over the month. The most common offences were violence and sexual offences (28.2% of total crimes), followed by other theft and burglary, each accounting for 14.5%. These figures align with the seasonal rhythm of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower outdoor crime rates. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests ongoing challenges in community safety, particularly in areas with higher concentrations of public spaces or late-night activity. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (5.1% of total crimes) is consistent with the area’s character, where retail presence appears limited compared to larger urban centres. While the overall crime rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the mix of offences highlights the need for targeted interventions in areas where violent crime remains high.

January 2026 saw sharp increases in vehicle crime (+100%), other theft (+88.9%), and burglary (+6.3%) compared to December 2025, reflecting a shift in criminal activity patterns. Vehicle crime, which rose from 4 to 8 incidents, may be linked to seasonal changes in parking behaviour or increased vehicle movement during the post-holiday period. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 62.5% (from 16 to 6 cases), potentially due to reduced retail activity and shorter trading hours typical of January. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000—48% below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000. This contrast with other categories, such as burglary (0.7 per 1,000, 150% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000), underscores the area’s unique crime profile. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly concerning, as it suggests a growing vulnerability in local transport infrastructure or parking security.

The crime rate in Reigate dropped by 25.9% in January 2026 compared to December 2025’s rate of 6.3 per 1,000, a decline consistent with the seasonal lull in outdoor activity and retail footfall. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in January—a figure that, while seemingly high, is contextualised by the area’s population of 25,220 residents. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 216 residents, a ratio that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the UK average. This monthly exposure provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents: for example, a family of four would statistically experience one crime every 864 days. The drop in overall crime rate contrasts with the UK’s broader trends, where Reigate’s performance in categories like violence and sexual offences (48% below the UK average) and shoplifting (65% below) indicates a safer environment in specific domains. However, the 150% above UK average rate for burglary suggests targeted vulnerabilities, such as older housing stock or limited community policing in certain neighbourhoods.