Crime Rate in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

The total recorded crimes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne, Reigate and Banstead, UK in July 2025 are around 97 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hooley, Merstham & Netherne crime rate of 7.66 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 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne, encompassing approximately 12,668 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (43.48% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hildenley Close with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Gatton Bottom with total crimes: 5

How safe is Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

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

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,082 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,048 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has recorded 97 crimes with crime rate of 7.66 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Hooley, Merstham & Netherne crimes were 1,082. The crime rate of Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in 2024 was 85.41 (year) or 7.12 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne were around 1,048 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.73 (year) or 6.89 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hooley, Merstham & Netherne)CrimesRank (Hooley, Merstham & Netherne)CrimesRank (Hooley, Merstham & Netherne)
Horley East & Salfords124 11,365 11,078 1
Earlswood & Whitebushes97 41,174 21,026 3
Redhill West & Wray Common114 21,113 4912 4
Redhill East74 61,140 3900 5
Reigate84 5876 8786 6
Banstead Village71 81,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South72 71,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston56 10829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow65 9682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch49 11580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton46 13620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne49 12481 13469 13
Nork42 14399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's41 15288 15260 15

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 73 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202510
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 337 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.08 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202533
June 202523
May 202531
April 202520
March 202539
February 202522
January 202523
December 202432
November 202438
October 202426
September 202420
August 202430

A total of 40 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.64 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 94 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.83 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20256
May 20256
April 202513
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 55 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20256
May 20255
April 20256
March 202515
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202518
June 202521
May 202540
April 202518
March 202512
February 202511
January 20256
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416

A total of 87 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 202416
August 20248

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252

A total of 22 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 23 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne postcode area is presented below.

1. Hildenley Close (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
Robbery1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Gatton Bottom (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
4. Nailsworth Crescent (Map)
Total4
Possession of weapons2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Purbeck Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
6. Greensand Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Portland Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
8. St Margaret'S Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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