Total Crime Rate
21.8 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
0.0 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Petersmead Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton , and the 93rd lowest crime rate of 444 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Petersmead Close (KT20 5AR) in the last 12 months was 21.8 per 1,000 residents and was 45.2% lower than the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average (39.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Drugs with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , unchanged from 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
In the area around Petersmead Close (KT20 5AR), the main crime hotspot is near The Avenue. Police recorded 34 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Lothian Wood | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Station Approach Road | Awaiting court outcome |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | White Lodge Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Kings Court | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Kings Court | Under investigation |
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