Crime Rate in Horley West & Sidlow: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horley West & Sidlow

The total recorded crimes in Horley West & Sidlow, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 73 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horley West & Sidlow crime rate of 4.10 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 West & Sidlow, encompassing approximately 17,805 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (15) incidents (-6.25% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Horley West & Sidlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelsey Close with total crimes: 12
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • Southlands Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Horley West & Sidlow?

To understand the safety of Horley West & Sidlow, we need to analyze Horley West & Sidlow 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 West & Sidlow demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 682 crimes compared to 848.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Horley West & Sidlow recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Horley West & Sidlow had fewer crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 594 crimes compared to 709. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horley West & Sidlow recorded fewer crimes than 9 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Reigate and Banstead, Horley West & Sidlow has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Horley West & Sidlow Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horley West & Sidlow has recorded 73 crimes with crime rate of 4.10 ranking 8th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Horley West & Sidlow crimes were 682. The crime rate of Horley West & Sidlow in 2024 was 38.30 (year) or 3.19 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horley West & Sidlow were around 594 crimes with yearly crime rate of 33.36 (year) or 2.78 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horley West & Sidlow)CrimesRank (Horley West & Sidlow)CrimesRank (Horley West & Sidlow)
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
Horley Central & South93 41,032 7718 7
Reigate85 7876 8786 6
Banstead Village62 91,062 6632 9
Tattenham Corner & Preston46 11829 9717 8
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 West & Sidlow Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (42 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (27 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 24 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202515
April 202516
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202412
September 202414
August 20248
July 202412

A total of 240 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 21.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202542
April 202521
March 202520
February 202517
January 202516
December 202425
November 202416
October 202415
September 202417
August 202427
July 202424

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20255
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
July 20244

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20253
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 47 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20255
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20252
August 20241

A total of 20 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 44 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 202510
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Horley West & Sidlow in May 2025

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

1. Kelsey Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour3
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Southlands Avenue (Map)
Total3
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Chequers Close (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Whitmore Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
6. Tower Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Thornton Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
8. Seymour Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. Harmony Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Campbell Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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