Crime Rate in Horley Central & South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horley Central & South

The total recorded crimes in Horley Central & South, Reigate and Banstead, UK in February 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horley Central & South crime rate of 2.57 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 Horley Central & South, encompassing approximately 24,127 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (4.76% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Horley Central & South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 6

How safe is Horley Central & South?

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

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Horley Central & South reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,032 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horley Central & South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horley Central & South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 718 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horley Central & South witnessed more crimes than 8 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horley Central & South Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Horley Central & South has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 2.57 ranking 6th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Horley Central & South crimes were 1,032. The crime rate of Horley Central & South in 2024 was 42.77 (year) or 3.56 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horley Central & South were around 718 crimes with yearly crime rate of 29.76 (year) or 2.48 (month) ranking 7 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
Earlswood & Whitebushes67 41,174 21,026 3
Redhill West & Wray Common77 21,113 4912 4
Redhill East71 31,140 3900 5
Reigate49 9876 8786 6
Banstead Village56 71,062 6632 9
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

Horley Central & South 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 22 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 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 Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (32 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (62 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (24 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (10 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 154 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202516
January 20256
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249
June 202430
May 202416
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 202415
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 202422
May 20242
April 20246
March 20243

A total of 375 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 62 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202522
January 202521
December 202432
November 202423
October 202432
September 202424
August 202439
July 202428
June 202462
May 202424
April 202428
March 202440

A total of 130 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 202430
May 202412
April 202410
March 20248

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 70 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245
June 20248
May 20247
April 20244
March 20246

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
June 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244
June 202410
May 20242
April 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
May 20241

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 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246
June 202416
May 20249
April 20244
March 20244

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20245
April 20244
March 20245

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243

A total of 19 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20248
March 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241

High Crime Locations Horley Central & South in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Horley Central & South postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Victoria Road (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Other theft1
Robbery1
4. Consort Way (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
Shoplifting1
5. Norfolk Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
6. High Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Peeks Brook Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Brookwood Park (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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