Total Crime Rate
78.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandcross Lane area has the 17th highest crime rate of 49 local areas in Meadvale & St John's , and the 114th 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 Sandcross Lane (RH2 8LL) in the last 12 months was 78.9 per 1,000 residents and was 181.2% 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 12 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 14 (≈ 44.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 7.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 203.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandcross Lane (RH2 8LL), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Clayhall Lane, where police recorded 11 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Priory Road (7 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Meadvale & St John's| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | New North Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | North Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Priory Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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