Crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead: statistics, rates and trends
974 crimes were recorded in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 88.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 16% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- Questions about crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (253), anti-social behaviour (173) and shoplifting (156) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Reigate, Reigate and Banstead | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 974 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.6 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +16% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,992 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead of any year here (974 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 22%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 974 | 88.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 838 | 76.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 793 | 72.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 786 | 71.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 882 | 80.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 815 | 74.1 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 973 | 88.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 828 | 75.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 796 | 72.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 81 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded notably more shoplifting (68% above the national rate) and other crime (51% above the national rate), and notably less violence and sexual offences (33% below) and vehicle crime (32% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 22 to 37 and anti-social behaviour rose from 116 to 173.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 253 | 23.0 | 34.2 | +11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 173 | 15.7 | 15.4 | +49% |
| Shoplifting | 156 | 14.2 | 8.5 | -14% |
| Public order | 84 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +33% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 69 | 6.3 | 6.7 | +6% |
| Other theft | 61 | 5.5 | 6.4 | +20% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.6 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Burglary | 38 | 3.5 | 3.6 | -7% |
| Vehicle crime | 37 | 3.4 | 5.0 | +68% |
| Other crime | 35 | 3.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 8 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Reigate, Reigate and Banstead; the highest is Redhill East (109.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Meadvale & St John's (25.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Reigate, Reigate and Banstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -72% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | -6% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 496 | 49.7 | -44% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +24% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,333 | 107.4 | +21% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | -6% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | -52% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 700 | 62.8 | -29% |
The 10 locations below account for 60% of the crime recorded in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (142).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 142 |
| On or near High Street | 119 |
| On or near Parking Area | 62 |
| On or near Beech Drive | 46 |
| On or near Fort Lane | 41 |
| On or near St Lawrences Way | 40 |
| On or near Bell Street | 36 |
| On or near Tunnel Road | 35 |
| On or near Slipshoe Street | 34 |
| On or near Douglas Road | 32 |
Of the 801 crimes in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead with a recorded outcome, 43% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 173 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 348 | 43.4% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 209 | 26.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 82 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 5.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 4.6% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 35 | 4.4% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 30 | 3.7% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 12 | 1.5% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.1% | 0.6% |
Reigate, Reigate and Banstead has an estimated population of 10,992 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (6.7%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (53%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (9.7%, against 18.2%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Reigate, Reigate and Banstead average decile 9.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Reigate, Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 53.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 9.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 6.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 23.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Reigate, Reigate and Banstead a safe place to live?
Reigate, Reigate and Banstead recorded 88.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,540th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and other crime.
What is the most common crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 253 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (173).
Is crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Reigate, Reigate and Banstead was up 16% on the year before: 974 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 838 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Reigate, Reigate and Banstead?
About 10,992 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Reigate, Reigate and Banstead?
Reigate, Reigate and Banstead 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.