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Reigate and Banstead Police Safer Neighbourhood Team
Dear Residents, Welcome to the Police Update for the last week. The message includes personal fraud (Scams), burglaries, catalytic converter and vehicle thefts reported between the 8th October 2026 to 15th October 2026. The report also includes information on arrests in the Borough. The Police Reference Number (PR) with each of the reports is shown in brackets. If you have any information on any of the reports, including CCTV, please contact us quoting the Police Reference Number (PR). Contact details are shown below.
Please Note There has been an increase in Residential Outbuilding Burglaries (shed) in the Horley area this week. Please see the crime prevention advice below and please report Residential Outbuilding Burglaries using the contact details at the end of the Update. https://www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/protect-home-crime/secure-shed-garage/ Suspicious Activity Portal We have a portal for circumstances where no crime has been reported, but the suspicious behaviour could potentially be related to a burglary, theft of a vehicle, or catalytic converter, for example. We have a different unique link we provide to victims and witnesses when a burglary has occurred. To find out more about the portal and submit your footage visit this link: https://surrey.police.uk/suspiciousactivityportal
Car Crime This week there has been 8 reports of a suspected thefts from cars and 1 report of an attempt to gain access to a vehicle. Please see crime prevention advice below and please avoid leaving valuables in your unattended vehicle. 4 reports of license plates being stolen. Please see below advice on how to secure your vehicle and please report Car Crime using the contact details at the end of the Update Prevent theft from a vehicle | Crime Prevention | Police.uk (www.police.uk) https://www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/vehicle-safe-and-sound/
Arrests. There were 57 arrests in the period October 8th 2026 to October 14th 2026: Domestic Incident/Violent Domestic Abuse 9, Rape/Sexual Offence 7, Drugs 3, Prescribed Limit 1, Violent Crime other 4, Violent Crime in a Public Place 1, Harassment/Stalking 3, Crime Other 4, Child Protection 2, Master Occurrence 3*, Offensive Weapon 1, Knife/Blade Possession 2, Criminal Damage 3, Burglary Residential 1, Public Order Crime 1, Theft 4, Fraud 2, Vehicle Crime 2, None of these 1, Licence Recall Standards 1, Custody Admin 1. Assault on Police 1. *A Master Occurrence is used when recording an arrest where a number of offences are recorded for one incident.
Personal Fraud (Scams) in the Borough. Records show that there have been 2 reports of Personal Fraud in the Borough during the last week. Including 1 Bank Telephone Fraud and an Identity Fraud.
Burglaries North 12/10/2026 06:30. Lyme Regis Road, Banstead. Attempted Residential Garage Burglary. Method of Entry – Suspect was disturbed whilst trying to gain access into the garage. Stolen: Nothing taken. (PR 45260124580) Between 12/10/2026 09:00 to 14/10/2026 09:00. Sandy Lane, Kingswood. Residential Burglary. Method of Entry – Entry has been gained through a window located at the rear of the building. Stolen: Not confirmed at this time. (PR 45260126270)
Central 08/10/2026 12:00. Atherfield Road, Reigate. Attempted Residential Burglary. Method of Entry – Suspect(s) have attempted to enter the property through the rear door. Stolen: Nothing taken. (PR 45260122860) 10/10/2026 13:01. Brook Road, Merstham. Attempted Residential Burglary. Method of Entry – Attempted forced entry through the front door and the lounge windows. Stolen: Nothing taken. (PR 45260123659) 12/10/2026 Between 00:01 to 18:37. Baxter Avenue, Redhill. Residential Burglary. Method of Entry – Not confirmed at this time. Stolen: Not confirmed at this time. (PR 45260125678) 14/10/2026 19:35. Bassett Drive, Reigate. Residential Burglary. Method of Entry – Two suspects have entered the property through the front door. They have been disturbed by the occupant and left the property. Stolen: Nothing taken. (PR 45260126282)
South Between 10/10/2026 22:30 to 11/10/2026 07:30. Greenfields Road, Horley. Residential Burglary resulting in the theft of a vehicle. Method of Entry – Not confirmed at this time. Stolen: Wallet, Car Keys and Car. (PR 45260123930) Between 10/10/2026 19:30 to 11/10/2026 07:30. Albert Road, Horley. Attempted Residential Outbuilding Burglary. Method of Entry – Attempted forced entry through the shed door. Stolen: Nothing Taken. (PR 45260124130) Between 09/10/2026 18:00 to 11/10/2026 19:45. Albert Road, Horley. Residential Outbuilding Burglary. Method of Entry – Entry through the door to the Summer House. Stolen: Several items including a Watch. (PR 45260124208) 12/10/2026 Between 16:00 to 20:51. Lumley Road, Horley. Residential Outbuilding Burglary. Method of Entry – Forced entry through the shed door. Stolen: Two Bicycles. (PR 45260124830) 14/10/2026 20:23. Kelsey Close, Horley. Residential Burglary. Method of Entry – Forced entry through the bathroom window. Stolen: Not confirmed at this time. (PR 45260125669) Between 10/10/2026 00:00 to 14/10/2026 23:39. Albert Road, Horley. Residential Outbuilding Burglary. Method of Entry – Forced entry through the door to the shed. Stolen: Nothing Taken. (PR 45260126422)
Please remember we provide lots of advice on our website for keeping you, and your property safe: Keep burglars out of your property | Surrey Police
Vehicle Thefts - Keyless Car (vehicle) Theft 0, Attempted Keyless Car theft 1, Car Theft 0, Vehicle theft 0, and motorcycle theft 0, Attempted Vehicle Theft 0, reports have been reported in the last week. Chipstead, How Lane. Between 09/10/2026 02:30 to 07:30. Car Theft. Lexus (PR 45260123255)
Catalytic Converter Thefts No reports this week
There is lots of advice on our website for keeping your car/van safe: https://www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/preventing-car-vehicle-theft/
https://www.surrey.police.uk/cp/crime-prevention/keeping-vehicles-safe/
Ways to Contact Surrey Police Accessible Ways We want to make sure our service is as accessible as possible for everyone. If you’re deaf or hard of hearing there are a number of tools available to help, including our textphone service and the Pegasus scheme for people who may find it hard to communicate with us. The best way for everyone to contact us about a non-emergency matter is through our website or our social channels so private message us or start a live chat on our website at any time! Here are some other tools you can use: · Textphone - for those who are deaf or speech-impaired, communication is easy with our Textphone 18000 or the Relay UK app for 999 emergency texts. · Pegasus Scheme – if you have speech or communication challenges the Pegasus card scheme streamlines the help you receive in urgent situations. · SignVideo BSL Interpreter - if you're a British Sign Language User, our SignVideo partnership means you're just a click away from a remote BSL interpreter. · Police Link Officers for Deaf people (PLOD) – if you are deaf, you can SMS text us on 07967 986130. · We’re proud to be a Disability Confident Leader, committed to inclusivity within our force and the community. Please share this information with anyone you think may benefit from knowing about these accessible ways to contact us. Herbert Protocol – if you care for someone with dementia or Alzheimer's, the Herbert Protocol ensures we have the essential information to act fast and keep them safe, if they go missing. You can find out more about these by visiting - https://www.surrey.police.uk/contact/af/contact-us/us/contact-us/sur/accessible-contact/ Contact the Neighbourhood Team As always, the local Neighbourhood Team are keen to receive information on all crime spotted or believed to have occurred as this can assist with ongoing enquiries, as well as helping to pool information to build a wider understanding. If you believe you have any information relating to relevant information or concerns you can:
You can also give information, 100% anonymously, to the independent charity Crimestoppers on 0800 555 111; or through their anonymous online form: https://crimestoppers-uk.org/
In an Emergency please contact 999. For general enquiries please email us at: reigateandbanstead@surrey.police.uk As ever if you have any questions or queries please don’t hesitate to get in touch with us. Best wishes, | ||
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