Crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead): statistics, rates and trends
2,975 crimes were recorded in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- Questions about crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
- About this data
2,975 crimes were recorded in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) in the 12 months to July 2026, 88.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,101 reports (37% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) has the 504th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,975 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 88.2 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 33,743 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) was highest in the year to July 2019 (3,157 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,448). Over the whole period it fell 6%, 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 | 2,975 | 88.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,801 | 83.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,925 | 86.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,780 | 82.4 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,682 | 79.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,448 | 72.5 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,129 | 92.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,157 | 93.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,149 | 93.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 274 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redhill (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 public order, drugs.
The largest increases were in shoplifting (+15%) and other theft (+11%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,101 | 32.6 | 0.95 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 440 | 13.0 | 0.85 | +10% |
| Public order | 281 | 8.3 | 1.25 | -4% |
| Shoplifting | 265 | 7.9 | 0.95 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 200 | 5.9 | 0.87 | +1% |
| Other theft | 189 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +11% |
| Drugs | 145 | 4.3 | 1.31 | +7% |
| Vehicle crime | 111 | 3.3 | 0.67 | +5% |
| Burglary | 73 | 2.2 | 0.61 | +0% |
| Other crime | 61 | 1.8 | 0.86 | +3% |
| Robbery | 37 | 1.1 | 0.81 | +185% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.9 | 0.95 | -9% |
| Bicycle theft | 21 | 0.6 | 0.76 | +11% |
| Theft from the person | 20 | 0.6 | 0.35 | -5% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 1,101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 37.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 440 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 14.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 281 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 265 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 8.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 200 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 189 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 145 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 4.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 111 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 5% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 61 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 185% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 31 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 down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 21 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 11% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Redhill (Reigate and Banstead), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redhill (Reigate and Banstead).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate | 1,541 | 59.1 | -33% |
| South Merstham | 967 | 91.1 | +3% |
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 1,836 | 61.2 | -31% |
| Caterham | 1,841 | 79.7 | -10% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,544 | 55.6 | -37% |
| Banstead | 520 | 62.9 | -29% |
| Dorking | 1,346 | 79.5 | -10% |
| Warlingham | 424 | 60.0 | -32% |
3 areas within Redhill (Reigate and Banstead), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Redhill East had the highest rate (109.2 per 1,000) and Redhill West & Wray Common the lowest (85.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill East | Neighbourhood | 10,178 | 1,111 | 109.2 |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | Neighbourhood | 12,411 | 1,340 | 108.0 |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | Neighbourhood | 11,442 | 975 | 85.2 |
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 Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 316 |
| On or near Parking Area | 250 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 166 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 115 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Reading Arch Road | 50 |
| On or near Frenches Road | 47 |
| On or near Furze Close | 44 |
| On or near London Road South | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 38 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redhill (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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 960 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 763 | 25.6% |
| Not recorded | 440 | 14.8% |
| Under investigation | 312 | 10.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 135 | 4.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 125 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 118 | 4.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 40 | 1.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 34 | 1.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 15 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 9 | 0.3% |
Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) has an estimated population of 33,743. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) sits in decile 7.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.0% |
| Social rented homes | 13.2% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.7 |
Is Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) a safe place to live?
Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 88.2 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 Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,101 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (440).
Is crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) was up 6% on the year before: 2,975 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,801 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redhill (Reigate and Banstead)?
Redhill (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 Redhill (Reigate and Banstead). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.