Reigate is among the top 10 safest small towns in Surrey, and is the 51st safest overall out of Surrey's 105 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Reigate in 2021 was 45 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Surrey's overall crime rate, coming in 7% lower than the Surrey rate of 49 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Reigate is the 273rd safest small town, and the 3,861st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In April 2017, Reigate had the worst crime rate in Surrey for robbery, with 3 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.13 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Reigate are violence and sexual offences, with 447 offences during 2021, giving a crime rate of 19. This is 6% lower than 2020's figure of 474 offences and a difference of 1.14 from 2020's crime rate of 20. Reigate's least common crime is robbery, with 7 offences recorded in 2021, an increase of 14% from 2020's figure of 6 crimes.
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58% lower, regional crime rate
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68% lower, national crime rate
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As of 2022, the crime rate in Reigate is 58% lower than the South East and 68% lower than the England, Wales & Northern Ireland overall figure.
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Incidents mapped in Reigate represent the time frame between May 2019 and April 2022. Each point on the map represents an area where crimes have been recorded locally.
Last updated: 02 Jun, 2022
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| Year | Crime Rate per 1,000 people | Total Crimes |
|---|---|---|
| 2021 | 45 | 1,074 |
| 2020 | 51 | 1,205 |
| 2019 | 53 | 1,254 |
| 2018 | 49 | 1,157 |
| 2017 | 49 | 1,153 |
| 2016 | 45 | 1,058 |
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| Reigate | Surrey | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 350 | 14.80 | 19,446 | 16.26 | 10% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 10 | 0.42 | 1,090 | 0.91 | 117% safer |
| Burglary | 48 | 2.03 | 2,887 | 2.41 | 19% safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 112 | 4.74 | 6,498 | 5.43 | 15% safer |
| Drugs | 42 | 1.78 | 2,024 | 1.69 | 5% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 19 | 0.80 | 1,196 | 1.00 | 25% safer |
| Other Theft | 64 | 2.71 | 5,016 | 4.19 | 55% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.38 | 456 | 0.38 | 0% safer |
| Public Order | 177 | 7.48 | 7,697 | 6.44 | 14% more dangerous |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.30 | 325 | 0.27 | 10% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 60 | 2.54 | 2,800 | 2.34 | 8% more dangerous |
| Theft From the Person | 12 | 0.51 | 417 | 0.35 | 31% more dangerous |
| Vehicle Crime | 67 | 2.83 | 4,530 | 3.79 | 34% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 447 | 18.90 | 23,350 | 19.53 | 3.3% safer |
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Haslemere | 622 | 35.58 | 28% safer |
| Cranleigh | 487 | 39.64 | 15% safer |
| Worplesdon | 352 | 39.88 | 14% safer |
| Frimley | 852 | 43.95 | 3.3% safer |
| Warlingham | 375 | 44.36 | 2.4% safer |
| Reigate | 1,074 | 45.41 | - |
| Windlesham | 795 | 46.20 | 1.7% more dangerous |
| Caterham-on-the-Hill | 674 | 48.83 | 7% more dangerous |
| Godalming | 1,159 | 50.77 | 11% more dangerous |
| Caterham Valley | 488 | 51.96 | 13% more dangerous |
| Dorking | 982 | 55.74 | 19% more dangerous |
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| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near The Bield | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Shoplifting | On or near London Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near High Trees Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Castlefield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Reigate Hill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near North Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Public order | On or near Felland Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Church Walk | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Stockton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Lynn Walk | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near St Lawrences Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Greystones Drive | Further investigation is not in the public interest |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Doran Drive | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Pilgrim Mews | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Vehicle crime | On or near Brownlow Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Other theft | On or near Prices Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Bicycle theft | On or near St Alban'S Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| April 2022 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Sandcross Lane | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 15 | 12 | 20 | 15 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.63 | 0.68 | 0.55 | 0.42 | Safer |
| Burglary | 3.1 | 3.3 | 1.8 | 2.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 8 | 8 | 4.7 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.7 | 2.1 | 2.9 | 1.8 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 1.1 | 1.1 | 0.80 | Safer |
| Other Theft | 6 | 5 | 3.3 | 2.7 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.08 | 0.25 | 0.47 | 0.38 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 6 | 6 | 8 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.38 | 0.51 | 0.25 | 0.30 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 2.9 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 2.5 | Getting worse |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.55 | 0.51 | 0.30 | 0.51 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 4.0 | 4.4 | 3.1 | 2.8 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 16 | 19 | 20 | 19 | Getting worse |
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Reigate | 45.41 | - |
| Barnet | 67.08 | 32% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 82.48 | 45% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 90.05 | 50% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 90.52 | 50% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 102.24 | 56% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 111.59 | 59% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 123.06 | 63% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 129.64 | 65% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 132.28 | 66% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 150.94 | 70% more dangerous |
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Reigate Central & Redhill Common | 561 | 66 | First |
| Reigate Hill & Gatton | 378 | 37 | Third |
| Reigate South Park | 276 | 42 | Second |
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Reigate change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in August, when Reigate saw a 229% increase in public order. Reigate saw a large fall in vehicle crime during August, when it fell by 88% compared to August in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +78% | +110% | +111% | +39% | +51% | +96% | +15% | +41% | +40% | +54% |
| Bicycle Theft | -67% | - | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Burglary | -33% | -86% | +33% | - | -40% | -70% | -50% | -50% | - | +20% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +127% | -20% | +14% | +50% | +8% | +120% | -55% | -61% | -47% | -25% |
| Drugs | +50% | +67% | - | +11% | +75% | -17% | - | - | -67% | +25% |
| Other Crime | - | +50% | -50% | +100% | - | - | - | +50% | -80% | +50% |
| Other Theft | -38% | -75% | -67% | -27% | -67% | -53% | - | -36% | +71% | -64% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Public Order | -8% | +9% | +22% | +167% | -31% | +229% | +88% | -8% | -55% | +22% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | +100% | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Shoplifting | -33% | -67% | -57% | -60% | +67% | - | - | - | -67% | +100% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +75% | -74% | -50% | -20% | +80% | -88% | -50% | +14% | - | -88% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | +18% | -22% | +19% | - | +8% | +21% | +34% | -11% | -23% | -10% |
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