Crime Rate in Earlswood & Whitebushes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes

The total recorded crimes in Earlswood & Whitebushes, Reigate and Banstead, UK in February 2025 are around 67 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earlswood & Whitebushes crime rate of 3.17 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Earlswood & Whitebushes, encompassing approximately 21,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-61.11% decrease)
Earlswood & Whitebushes Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 6

How safe is Earlswood & Whitebushes?

To understand the safety of Earlswood & Whitebushes, we need to analyze Earlswood & Whitebushes crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Earlswood & Whitebushes reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,174 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Earlswood & Whitebushes witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Earlswood & Whitebushes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,026 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Earlswood & Whitebushes witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reigate and Banstead, Earlswood & Whitebushes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Earlswood & Whitebushes Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Earlswood & Whitebushes has recorded 67 crimes with crime rate of 3.17 ranking 4th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Earlswood & Whitebushes crimes were 1,174. The crime rate of Earlswood & Whitebushes in 2024 was 55.60 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Earlswood & Whitebushes were around 1,026 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.59 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)
Horley East & Salfords82 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne66 51,082 51,048 2
Redhill West & Wray Common77 21,113 4912 4
Redhill East71 31,140 3900 5
Reigate49 9876 8786 6
Banstead Village56 71,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South62 61,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston55 8829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow38 12682 10594 10
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne41 10481 13469 13
South Park & Woodhatch32 13580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton39 11620 11515 12
Nork26 14399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's12 15288 15260 15

Earlswood & Whitebushes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (90 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (28 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (36 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (23 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 476 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 39.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 90 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202540
December 202439
November 202434
October 202435
September 202427
August 202447
July 202444
June 202490
May 202429
April 202436
March 202423

A total of 81 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248
June 202428
May 20244
April 20244
March 20243

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
March 20241

A total of 40 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 202410
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 202414
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242
June 202416
May 20244
April 20242
March 20245

A total of 103 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20257
January 202518
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 202413
August 20243
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 202412
March 20247

A total of 120 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 20244
September 202412
August 202415
July 20247
June 202420
May 202410
April 20248
March 20248

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 202516
December 202411
November 202410
October 202414
September 202415
August 202425
July 202413
June 202420
May 202412
April 202414
March 202414

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 202412
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 28 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 202412
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 35 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
August 20247
June 20246
May 20242
April 20244
March 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Earlswood & Whitebushes in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Earlswood & Whitebushes postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Vehicle crime2
Drugs1
Other crime1
Public order1
Theft from the person1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total7
Drugs3
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting4
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Marketfield Way (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Other theft2
5. Greenwood Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime1
6. Three Arch Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime1
7. Reading Arch Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Canada Drive (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Earlswood (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Limes Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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