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 March 2025 are around 100 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hooley, Merstham & Netherne crime rate of 7.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (39) incidents (77.27% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (15) incidents (650.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Brook Road with total crimes: 7
  • Sandstone Close 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has recorded 100 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)CrimesRank (Reigate and Banstead)
Horley East & Salfords106 21,365 11,078 1
Earlswood & Whitebushes121 11,174 21,026 3
Redhill East89 51,140 3900 5
Redhill West & Wray Common90 41,113 4912 4
Reigate63 9876 8786 6
Banstead Village69 81,062 6632 9
Horley Central & South79 61,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston72 7829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow51 10682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch40 12580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton39 13620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne50 11481 13469 13
Nork26 14399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's16 15288 15260 15

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (44 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (15 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 202511
January 20256
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416
July 202417
June 202444
May 202422
April 202414

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

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

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

A total of 51 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202515
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 373 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202539
February 202522
January 202523
December 202432
November 202438
October 202426
September 202420
August 202430
July 202429
June 202452
May 202432
April 202430

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244
June 202418
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 21 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 116 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248
June 202422
May 202421
April 20246

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243
June 20244
April 20243

A total of 140 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 202416
August 20248
July 20247
June 202430
May 202414
April 202415

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting5
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Brook Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Possession of weapons2
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
3. Sandstone Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
4. Portland Drive (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
5. Mansfield Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
6. Laxton Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Bowen Way (Map)
Total4
Burglary2
Vehicle crime2
8. Regent Close (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sunstone Grove (Map)
Total3
Possession of weapons2
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Delabole Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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