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 May 2025 are around 93 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horley Central & South crime rate of 3.85 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (33) incidents (106.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (64.29% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
Horley Central & South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Victoria Road with total crimes: 11
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Supermarket 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 areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • 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 areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • 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 May 2025 the Horley Central & South has recorded 93 crimes with crime rate of 3.85 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horley Central & South)CrimesRank (Horley Central & South)CrimesRank (Horley Central & South)
Horley East & Salfords117 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne107 21,082 51,048 2
Earlswood & Whitebushes92 51,174 21,026 3
Redhill East87 61,140 3900 5
Redhill West & Wray Common96 31,113 4912 4
Reigate85 7876 8786 6
Banstead Village62 91,062 6632 9
Tattenham Corner & Preston46 11829 9717 8
Horley West & Sidlow73 8682 10594 10
South Park & Woodhatch50 10580 12580 11
Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton41 12620 11515 12
Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne38 13481 13469 13
Nork25 15399 14393 14
Meadvale & St John's28 14288 15260 15

Horley Central & South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (33 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (23 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (12 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 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.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 141 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202514
March 202512
February 202516
January 20256
December 20249
November 202418
October 202411
September 20249
August 202414
July 20249

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 97 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202413
October 202415
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
November 20241

A total of 310 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 28.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202533
April 202516
March 202540
February 202522
January 202521
December 202432
November 202423
October 202432
September 202424
August 202439
July 202428

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.09 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 20253
February 20255
January 20253
December 20245
November 202412
October 202415
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20252
February 20252
January 20252
December 20244
November 202412
October 20247
September 20249
August 20246
July 20246

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 55 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20256
February 20255
January 20253
December 20243
November 20247
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 20245

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
February 20252
January 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20242
July 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20254
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20242
July 20242

High Crime Locations Horley Central & South in May 2025

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

1. Victoria Road (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. High Street (Map)
Total9
Shoplifting4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour5
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
6. St Hilarys Close (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Consort Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Riverside (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Robbery1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Avenue Gardens (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Burglary1

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