Banstead, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
353 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Banstead in the 12 months to August 2026, about 29 a month. That puts it 26th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 5% above the median town. The most recent months were 28% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Banstead |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 353 |
| Average per month | 29 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 26 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 3 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 9 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 4 |
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Schools
Banstead has 3 state primary schools within 1 mile and 9 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.2 mi). The nearest state secondary is The Beacon School (0.8 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Banstead?
353 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Banstead in the 12 months to August 2026, about 29 a month. That puts it 26th of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 5% above the median town. The most recent months were 28% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Banstead?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (37%), anti-social behaviour (16%), vehicle crime (10%).
Are there good schools near Banstead?
Banstead has 3 state primary schools within 1 mile and 9 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is St Anne's Catholic Primary School (0.2 mi). The nearest state secondary is The Beacon School (0.8 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Kingswood – 1st of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Ewell – 22nd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Tadworth – 2nd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Epsom – 48th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.