Crime in Reigate: statistics, rates and trends
1,550 crimes were recorded in Reigate in the 12 months to August 2026, 59.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (465), anti-social behaviour (240) and shoplifting (167) made up 56% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 967th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Reigate | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,550 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 59.4 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 26,079 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Reigate peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,861 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2024 (1,401). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 5%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,550 | 59.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,480 | 56.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,401 | 53.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,418 | 54.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,568 | 60.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,607 | 61.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,861 | 71.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,676 | 64.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,624 | 62.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 138 |
| July 2026 | 163 |
| June 2026 | 124 |
| May 2026 | 146 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 125 |
| February 2026 | 100 |
| January 2026 | 117 |
| December 2025 | 158 |
| November 2025 | 111 |
| October 2025 | 139 |
| September 2025 | 113 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (49% below) and violence and sexual offences (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, other crime rose from 24 to 50 and other theft rose from 94 to 127, while shoplifting fell from 204 to 167.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 465 | 17.8 | 34.2 | -2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 240 | 9.2 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 167 | 6.4 | 8.5 | -18% |
| Public order | 145 | 5.6 | 6.7 | +22% |
| Other theft | 127 | 4.9 | 6.4 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 123 | 4.7 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Burglary | 71 | 2.7 | 3.6 | +4% |
| Vehicle crime | 66 | 2.5 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Drugs | 56 | 2.1 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Other crime | 50 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +108% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Reigate; the highest is South Merstham (92.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashtead (29.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Reigate |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,948 | 87.4 | +47% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +55% |
| Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | 1,867 | 62.2 | +5% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | -10% |
| Dorking | 1,343 | 79.3 | +33% |
| Caterham | 1,783 | 77.2 | +30% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | +7% |
| Ashtead | 446 | 29.9 | -50% |
Of the 3 areas within Reigate, Reigate had the highest crime rate (88.6 per 1,000) and Meadvale & St John's the lowest (25.0), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate | Neighbourhood | 10,992 | 974 | 88.6 |
| South Park & Woodhatch | Neighbourhood | 9,973 | 496 | 49.7 |
| Meadvale & St John's | Neighbourhood | 8,786 | 220 | 25.0 |
The 10 locations below account for 40% of the crime recorded in Reigate over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (172).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 172 |
| 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 Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Tunnel Road | 35 |
| On or near Slipshoe Street | 34 |
Of the 1,310 crimes in Reigate with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 240 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 528 | 40.3% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 414 | 31.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 53 | 4.0% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 48 | 3.7% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 38 | 2.9% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 15 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.4% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Reigate has an estimated population of 26,079 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (49%, against 34%), fewer households without a car (13%, against 23%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (11%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Reigate average decile 8.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Reigate | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Reigate a safe place to live?
Reigate recorded 59.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 967th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Reigate?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 465 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (240).
Is crime in Reigate going up or down?
Recorded crime in Reigate was up 5% on the year before: 1,550 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,480 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Reigate?
About 26,079 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Reigate?
Reigate 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.