Crime in Banstead, Surrey
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.
Recorded crimes by month
Busiest month: March 2026 (49). Quietest month: October 2025 (19).
What kinds of crime
| Category | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Violent crime | 129 | 37% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 16% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 10% |
| Shoplifting | 32 | 9% |
| Criminal damage arson | 23 | 7% |
| Public order | 21 | 6% |
| Burglary | 17 | 5% |
| Other theft | 15 | 4% |
| Other crime | 6 | 2% |
| Robbery | 5 | 1% |
| Drugs | 5 | 1% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 1% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 1% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 1% |
How to read this
Police.uk records the approximate location of each crime, and the count here covers a square about 1200 m across centred on the town. A busy high street records more crime than a quiet residential road, so a street-by-street check matters more than the town figure.
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Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.