Crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne: statistics, rates and trends
444 crimes were recorded in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- Questions about crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
- About this data
444 crimes were recorded in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne in the 12 months to July 2026, 44.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 137 reports (31% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne has the 3,262nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 444 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 44.5 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,971 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne was highest in the year to July 2018 (661 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (444). Over the whole period it fell 33%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 444 | 44.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 465 | 46.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 475 | 47.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 469 | 47.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 485 | 48.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 566 | 56.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 638 | 64.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 643 | 64.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 661 | 66.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 36 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+30%) and vehicle crime (+15%). The largest falls were in burglary (-21%) and public order (-20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 137 | 13.7 | 0.40 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 80 | 8.0 | 0.52 | -6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 48 | 4.8 | 0.71 | +30% |
| Public order | 39 | 3.9 | 0.59 | -20% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 3.1 | 0.63 | +15% |
| Burglary | 30 | 3.0 | 0.85 | -21% |
| Other theft | 29 | 2.9 | 0.45 | -6% |
| Drugs | 20 | 2.0 | 0.61 | +100% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.4 | 0.66 | -22% |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 1.1 | 0.13 | +83% |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.3 | 0.31 | -67% |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 0.15 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 30.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 18.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 10.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 30 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.8% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 6.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 83% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Village | 755 | 82.9 | +86% |
| Nork | 396 | 40.4 | -9% |
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | 835 | 78.1 | +75% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 479 | 43.9 | -1% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 976 | 82.7 | +86% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | +91% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +145% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | +96% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Rectory Lane | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near High Road | 24 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 17 |
| On or near Beechwood Avenue | 15 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Lakers Rise | 13 |
| On or near Glebe Road | 12 |
| On or near Reigate Road | 12 |
| On or near Church Lane | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 142 | 32.0% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 138 | 31.1% |
| Not recorded | 80 | 18.0% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 6.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 19 | 4.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 14 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 2.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% |
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne has an estimated population of 9,971. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne sits in decile 9.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.1% |
| Social rented homes | 4.6% |
| Private rented homes | 10.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.5 |
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 July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 137 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (80).
Is crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne was down 5% on the year before: 444 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 465 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne?
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.