Crime in Banstead: statistics, rates and trends
524 crimes were recorded in Banstead in the 12 months to August 2026, 63.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 12% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Banstead at a glance
- Crime trends in Banstead
- Types of crime in Banstead
- Banstead compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Banstead
- Streets with the most crime in Banstead
- What happened after crimes were reported in Banstead
- Demographics of Banstead
- Questions about crime in Banstead
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (173), anti-social behaviour (83) and vehicle crime (53) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 890th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Banstead | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 524 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 63.4 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -12% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 8,262 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Banstead peaked in the year to August 2020 (725 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (516). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 26%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 524 | 63.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 595 | 72.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 623 | 75.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 516 | 62.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 552 | 66.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 674 | 81.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 725 | 87.8 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 690 | 83.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 708 | 85.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 51 |
| July 2026 | 36 |
| June 2026 | 57 |
| May 2026 | 41 |
| April 2026 | 48 |
| March 2026 | 64 |
| February 2026 | 39 |
| January 2026 | 34 |
| December 2025 | 37 |
| November 2025 | 41 |
| October 2025 | 27 |
| September 2025 | 49 |
Compared with England and Wales, Banstead recorded notably more vehicle crime (29% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (53% below) and other theft (44% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 25 to 35 and vehicle crime rose from 39 to 53, while shoplifting fell from 74 to 33 and public order fell from 63 to 36.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 173 | 20.9 | 34.2 | -9% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 83 | 10.0 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 6.4 | 5.0 | +36% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 36 | 4.4 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Public order | 36 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -43% |
| Burglary | 35 | 4.2 | 3.6 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 33 | 4.0 | 8.5 | -55% |
| Other theft | 30 | 3.6 | 6.4 | -27% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.7 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 5 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Banstead; the highest is Epsom (111.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashtead (29.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Banstead |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | -15% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,658 | 78.0 | +23% |
| Epsom | 3,917 | 111.2 | +75% |
| Ewell | 2,517 | 76.8 | +21% |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 668 | 43.8 | -31% |
| Ashtead | 446 | 29.9 | -53% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +46% |
| Caterham | 1,783 | 77.2 | +22% |
Banstead Village is the one area listed within Banstead, with 79.8 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Village | Neighbourhood | 9,102 | 726 | 79.8 |
The 10 locations below account for 44% of the crime recorded in Banstead over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “High Street” (42).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near High Street | 42 |
| On or near B2217 | 40 |
| On or near Parking Area | 29 |
| On or near Neville Close | 23 |
| On or near The Horseshoe | 20 |
| On or near Daniel Way | 19 |
| On or near Garden Close | 18 |
| On or near B2219 | 14 |
| On or near Avenue Road | 13 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 12 |
Of the 441 crimes in Banstead with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 83 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 39.7% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 165 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 45 | 10.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 22 | 5.0% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 2.9% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.7% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Banstead has an estimated population of 8,262 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (30%, against 19%), less social housing (8.5%, against 17.1%) and more retired residents (32%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Banstead average decile 8.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.0% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 29.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 1.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 31.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Banstead a safe place to live?
Banstead recorded 63.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 890th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Banstead?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 173 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (83).
Is crime in Banstead going up or down?
Recorded crime in Banstead was down 12% on the year before: 524 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 595 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Banstead?
About 8,262 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 30% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Banstead?
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.