Total Crime Rate
76.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Josephine Close area has the 18th highest crime rate of 71 local areas in Banstead Village , and the 124th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Josephine Close (KT20 7AA) in the last 12 months was 76.0 per 1,000 residents and was 11.1% lower than the Banstead Village average (85.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 58.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -57.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Josephine Close (KT20 7AA), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 18 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Church Close (6 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Banstead Village| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Woodside | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Buckland Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brighton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Josephine Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Orchard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orchard Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Orchard Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Smithy Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Petrol Station | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Brighton Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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