Crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead): statistics, rates and trends
2,948 crimes were recorded in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) in the 12 months to August 2026, 87.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) at a glance
- Crime trends in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- Types of crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- Streets with the most crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- Demographics of Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- Questions about crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,079), anti-social behaviour (435) and public order (291) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 506th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,948 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 87.4 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 33,743 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,236 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,362). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,948 | 87.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,826 | 83.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,916 | 86.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,812 | 83.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,728 | 80.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,362 | 70.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,136 | 92.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,124 | 92.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,236 | 95.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 247 |
| July 2026 | 302 |
| June 2026 | 239 |
| May 2026 | 245 |
| April 2026 | 251 |
| March 2026 | 223 |
| February 2026 | 214 |
| January 2026 | 249 |
| December 2025 | 237 |
| November 2025 | 245 |
| October 2025 | 272 |
| September 2025 | 224 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded notably more public order (29% above the national rate) and drugs (26% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (65% below) and burglary (46% below).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,079 | 32.0 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 435 | 12.9 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 291 | 8.6 | 6.7 | +1% |
| Shoplifting | 265 | 7.9 | 8.5 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 196 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -4% |
| Other theft | 191 | 5.7 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Drugs | 139 | 4.1 | 3.3 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 3.3 | 5.0 | +9% |
| Burglary | 65 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -11% |
| Other crime | 61 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +3% |
| Robbery | 40 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 32 | 0.9 | 1.0 | 0% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.6 | 0.8 | +5% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.6 | 1.7 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Redhill (Reigate and Banstead); the highest is South Merstham (92.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Tadworth and Epsom Downs (53.8).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate | 1,550 | 59.4 | -32% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +6% |
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 1,867 | 62.2 | -29% |
| Caterham | 1,783 | 77.2 | -12% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | -38% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | -27% |
| Dorking | 1,343 | 79.3 | -9% |
| Warlingham | 430 | 60.8 | -30% |
Of the 3 areas within Redhill (Reigate and Banstead), Redhill East had the highest crime rate (109.8 per 1,000) and Redhill West & Wray Common the lowest (83.6).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill East | Neighbourhood | 10,178 | 1,118 | 109.8 |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | Neighbourhood | 12,411 | 1,333 | 107.4 |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | Neighbourhood | 11,442 | 957 | 83.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (312).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 312 |
| On or near Parking Area | 249 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 172 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 116 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Reading Arch Road | 52 |
| On or near Furze Close | 49 |
| On or near Frenches Road | 47 |
| On or near London Road South | 42 |
| On or near High Street | 40 |
Of the 2,513 crimes in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) with a recorded outcome, 31% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 435 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 941 | 37.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 786 | 31.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 287 | 11.4% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 122 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 120 | 4.8% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 4.4% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 61 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 16 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 11 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) has an estimated population of 33,743 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (45%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and a younger population (14%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) average decile 7.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 66.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 16.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 45.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) a safe place to live?
Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 87.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 506th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and drugs.
What is the most common crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,079 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (435).
Is crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) was up 4% on the year before: 2,948 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,826 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)?
About 33,743 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 14% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)?
Redhill (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.