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 February 2025 are around 38 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horley West & Sidlow crime rate of 2.13 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 Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
Horley West & Sidlow Crime Hotspots

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

  • Kelsey Close with total crimes: 6
  • Southlands Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Chequers Close with total crimes: 2

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 February 2025 the Horley West & Sidlow has recorded 38 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 12th 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.

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
Horley Central & South62 61,032 7718 7
Tattenham Corner & Preston55 8829 9717 8
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 West & Sidlow 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 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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (26 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 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 Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 278 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202517
January 202516
December 202425
November 202416
October 202415
September 202417
August 202427
July 202424
June 202452
May 202417
April 202430
March 202422

A total of 115 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20254
December 20243
November 20246
October 202412
September 202414
August 20248
July 202412
June 202426
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20242

A total of 54 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20246
September 20245
August 20249
July 20243
June 202414
May 20242
April 20245
March 20242

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241

A total of 55 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20255
December 20245
November 20244
October 20246
September 20243
August 20244
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20243

A total of 49 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 202418
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20245
September 20241
July 20244
June 20242
May 20244
April 20243
March 20243

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20241

High Crime Locations Horley West & Sidlow in February 2025

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

1. Kelsey Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime2
Public order1
2. Southlands Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Chequers Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
4. Meath Green Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Glebe (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Thornton Place (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Darenth Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Tarham Close (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Poynes Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Meath Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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