Crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne: statistics, rates and trends
444 crimes were recorded in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne in the 12 months to August 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne at a glance
- Crime trends in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- Types of crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- Demographics of Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- Questions about crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (141), anti-social behaviour (82) and criminal damage and arson (42) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 444 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,971 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne of any year here (444 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 33%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 444 | 44.5 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 449 | 45.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 482 | 48.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 487 | 48.8 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 471 | 47.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 567 | 56.9 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 633 | 63.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 631 | 63.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 666 | 66.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 36 |
| July 2026 | 45 |
| June 2026 | 38 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 47 |
| March 2026 | 25 |
| February 2026 | 26 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 43 |
| October 2025 | 39 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) and other theft (55% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order fell from 48 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 141 | 14.1 | 34.2 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 8.2 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 42 | 4.2 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Public order | 38 | 3.8 | 6.7 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.1 | 5.0 | +15% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.0 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 6.4 | -3% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 12 | 1.2 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne; the highest is Redhill East (109.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Nork (39.2).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Village | 726 | 79.8 | +79% |
| Nork | 384 | 39.2 | -12% |
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | 805 | 75.3 | +69% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | -5% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | +87% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | +88% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +147% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +99% |
The 10 locations below account for 42% of the crime recorded in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Rectory Lane” (32).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rectory Lane | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 31 |
| On or near High Road | 25 |
| On or near Parking Area | 19 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Beechwood Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Reigate Road | 12 |
| On or near St Monica'S Road | 12 |
| On or near Lakers Rise | 11 |
| On or near Manor Way | 11 |
Of the 362 crimes in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 82 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 145 | 40.1% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 128 | 35.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 32 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.6% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.5% |
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne has an estimated population of 9,971 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.0%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.6%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (10%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne average decile 9.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne a safe place to live?
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 44.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,272nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 141 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (82).
Is crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne was down 1% on the year before: 444 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 449 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne?
About 9,971 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne?
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.