Total Crime Rate
159.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Northmead area has the 6th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's , and the 41st highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Northmead (RH1 2ED) in the last 12 months was 159.7 per 1,000 residents and was 469.5% higher than the Meadvale & St John's average (28.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 31 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 33 (≈ 125.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 6.5% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -46.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Northmead (RH1 2ED), the main crime hotspot is near Carlton Road. Police recorded 35 crimes here, including 27 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Meadvale & St John's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Carlton Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Colesmead Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Northmead | Under investigation |
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