South Merstham Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

South Merstham’s crime profile in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance of crime types that offers insight into the area’s social and environmental dynamics. The overall crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents places the area 24.7% below the UK average, a figure that suggests a relatively safe environment for residents. However, the breakdown of crime types paints a more nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly 40% of all reported crimes, significantly outpacing their share in the UK average, where such crimes make up around 28% of the total. This disparity may reflect local factors such as the area’s built-up nature, which could contribute to higher incidents of interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, though not as frequent as violent crime, was 51% above the UK average, indicating challenges related to community cohesion or the density of the population. This category’s elevated rate may be linked to the area’s proximity to larger urban centres, where such issues are more commonly reported. Meanwhile, property-related crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, were lower than the UK average, with vehicle crime plummeting by 87.5% compared to the previous month. This decline could be attributed to seasonal factors such as shorter evenings and reduced retail activity, which may limit opportunities for opportunistic theft. The overall crime mix suggests that while South Merstham is not immune to violent and anti-social incidents, its relatively low rates of property crime and the absence of major spikes in theft or burglary indicate a stable environment compared to other parts of the country. The seasonal context of November—marked by events like Bonfire Night and the early stages of Black Friday shopping—may have influenced fluctuations in crime, particularly in categories such as theft from the person, which doubled in the month. These patterns highlight the interplay between local conditions and broader seasonal trends, offering a glimpse into the factors that shape crime in this specific area of Reigate and Banstead.

November 2025 saw a stark shift in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences (39.3% of total) far outpacing property crimes. This imbalance contrasts with the UK average, where violent crime contributes 14% less than in South Merstham. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 51% above the UK average, reflecting a local challenge that may stem from the area’s built-up nature and community dynamics. Month-on-month, vehicle crime plummeted by 87.5% (8 to 1), likely linked to reduced shopping activity and darker evenings deterring opportunistic theft. Conversely, other crime and theft from the person both doubled, possibly tied to seasonal events like Bonfire Night or increased online shopping during Black Friday. These fluctuations underscore how local rhythms and weather influence crime patterns, even as the overall rate remains below the national benchmark. The doubling of theft from the person, for instance, may indicate a temporary spike in personal crime during high-profile events. Residents may want to remain vigilant during such periods, given the unexpected increase in this category.

South Merstham’s crime rate in November 2025 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 37.8% decrease from the previous month’s 8.8 per 1,000. This drop aligns with typical seasonal trends, as November’s shorter evenings and reduced retail activity likely limit opportunities for theft and public order offences. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that reflects the local rhythm of life without overemphasising isolated incidents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. With a population of 10,186, this suggests that residents face a relatively low risk of encountering crime compared to the national context. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that South Merstham remains a relatively safe built-up area, despite the presence of violent crime, which remains below the UK average for this category. The lower rate of vehicle crime, which plummeted by 87.5% month-on-month, may be linked to reduced shopping activity and darker evenings deterring opportunistic theft. These patterns highlight how local rhythms and weather influence crime dynamics, even as the overall rate remains below the national benchmark.