Crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead: statistics, rates and trends
960 crimes were recorded in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- Types of crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- Reigate, Reigate and Banstead compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- Population and deprivation in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- Questions about crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- About this data
960 crimes were recorded in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead in the 12 months to July 2026, 87.3 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 14% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 248 reports (26% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Reigate, Reigate and Banstead has the 1,588th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Reigate, Reigate and Banstead | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 960 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.3 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +14% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,992 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead was highest in the year to July 2020 (970 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (778). Over the whole period it rose 20%, 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 | 960 | 87.3 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 840 | 76.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 790 | 71.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 778 | 70.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 892 | 81.1 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 834 | 75.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 970 | 88.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 812 | 73.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 798 | 72.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 106 |
| June 2026 | 79 |
| May 2026 | 92 |
| April 2026 | 70 |
| March 2026 | 74 |
| February 2026 | 68 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 108 |
| November 2025 | 64 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead 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. Rates were well above the national level for shoplifting, other crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+71%) and anti-social behaviour (+45%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-14%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 248 | 22.6 | 0.66 | +8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 174 | 15.8 | 1.03 | +45% |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 14.2 | 1.71 | -14% |
| Public order | 79 | 7.2 | 1.08 | +13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.3 | 0.93 | +10% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +16% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.6 | 1.11 | +18% |
| Burglary | 39 | 3.5 | 1.00 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.3 | 0.66 | +71% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.9 | 1.38 | +129% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.94 | +150% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.67 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.6 | 0.77 | +600% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -67% |
Violence and sexual offences in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (22.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 25.8% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 174 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 45% on the year before. It made up 18.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 156 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 16.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 71% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 129% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 600% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 67% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Reigate, Reigate and Banstead, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Reigate, Reigate and Banstead.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Reigate, Reigate and Banstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadvale & St John's | 226 | 25.7 | -71% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | -2% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 508 | 50.9 | -42% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +25% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,340 | 108.0 | +24% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 976 | 82.7 | -5% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 479 | 43.9 | -50% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 690 | 61.9 | -29% |
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 Reigate, Reigate and Banstead over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 138 |
| On or near High Street | 129 |
| On or near Parking Area | 59 |
| On or near Beech Drive | 45 |
| On or near St Lawrences Way | 42 |
| On or near Fort Lane | 40 |
| On or near Slipshoe Street | 35 |
| On or near Bell Street | 32 |
| On or near Tunnel Road | 32 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 30 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead 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 | 334 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 205 | 21.4% |
| Not recorded | 174 | 18.1% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 9.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 40 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 3.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 3.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% |
Reigate, Reigate and Banstead has an estimated population of 10,992. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead sits in decile 9.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Reigate, Reigate and Banstead |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 |
Is Reigate, Reigate and Banstead a safe place to live?
Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 87.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to 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 Reigate, Reigate and Banstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 248 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (174).
Is crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead was up 14% on the year before: 960 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 840 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Reigate, Reigate and Banstead?
Reigate, Reigate and Banstead 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 Reigate, Reigate and Banstead. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.