South Merstham Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Merstham's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 8.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 7.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure reflects a mix of trends, with anti-social behaviour emerging as the most prevalent category, accounting for 22.4% of total incidents (19 cases). Violence and sexual offences followed closely (18 cases, 21.2%), though this category saw a notable 43.8% decrease from March, likely influenced by seasonal factors such as the Easter holiday and reduced outdoor activity. Public order offences (13 cases) and criminal damage (8 cases) also featured prominently, both significantly above their respective UK averages. The area's built-up character, as part of Reigate and Banstead, may contribute to these patterns, with public spaces and commercial areas potentially amplifying anti-social behaviour and property-related incidents. April's spring weather and Easter period, marked by increased foot traffic and outdoor activity, may have exacerbated some categories while reducing others, such as shoplifting, which fell by 50% (from 6 to 3 cases). These dynamics illustrate the combination of local geography, seasonal rhythms, and crime patterns, with the area's commuter-oriented profile likely influencing the visibility of certain offences.

April 2025 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, including a 50% reduction in shoplifting (from 6 to 3 incidents) and a 43.8% drop in violence and sexual offences (from 32 to 18). These declines, particularly in violent crime, may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity during Easter or targeted policing efforts in high-risk areas. Conversely, other crime rose by 300% (from 1 to 4 incidents), and vehicle crime surged by 250% (from 2 to 7), suggesting a possible link to increased vehicle movement during the Easter holiday period. Anti-social behaviour remains the most prevalent category, at 19 incidents (22.4% of total), significantly above the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. This disparity may be tied to the area's built-up nature, where higher population density and public spaces can amplify such incidents. Meanwhile, bicycle theft rose 100% (from 0 to 2), a figure that, while small, highlights vulnerabilities in local infrastructure or parking arrangements.

South Merstham's crime rate in April 2025 rose to 8.3 per 1,000 residents, a 6.2% increase from the previous month's 7.9 per 1,000. This shift, while modest, places the area 7.8% above the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the local figure stands at approximately three crimes per day, a rate that, while not extreme, may concern residents accustomed to lower levels of activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 120 residents, a monthly exposure that, when contextualised against the area's population of 10,186, illustrates the relative frequency of incidents within a built-up urban environment. This rate is consistent with the area's role as a commuter hub, where transient populations and mixed land use may contribute to higher visibility of certain crime types.