Crime Rate in Earlswood & Whitebushes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes

The total recorded crimes in Earlswood & Whitebushes, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Earlswood & Whitebushes crime rate of 4.36 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 Earlswood & Whitebushes, encompassing approximately 21,116 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-24.49% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (13) incidents (8.33% increase)
Earlswood & Whitebushes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 19
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 10
  • Greenwood Drive with total crimes: 7

How safe is Earlswood & Whitebushes?

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

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Earlswood & Whitebushes reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,174 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Earlswood & Whitebushes witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Earlswood & Whitebushes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,026 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Earlswood & Whitebushes witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Earlswood & Whitebushes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Earlswood & Whitebushes has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 4.36 ranking 5th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Earlswood & Whitebushes crimes were 1,174. The crime rate of Earlswood & Whitebushes in 2024 was 55.60 (year) or 4.63 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Earlswood & Whitebushes were around 1,026 crimes with yearly crime rate of 48.59 (year) or 4.05 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Earlswood & Whitebushes)CrimesRank (Earlswood & Whitebushes)CrimesRank (Earlswood & Whitebushes)
Horley East & Salfords117 11,365 11,078 1
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne107 21,082 51,048 2
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
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

Earlswood & Whitebushes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (49 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (60 incidents) and then Public order 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 32 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (35 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (15 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (47 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (25 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 44 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.64 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 20258
March 20259
February 20255
January 202516
December 202411
November 202410
October 202414
September 202415
August 202425
July 202413

A total of 444 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 40.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202537
April 202549
March 202560
February 202532
January 202540
December 202439
November 202434
October 202435
September 202427
August 202447
July 202444

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202512
March 20259
February 20253
January 20259
December 20244
November 20246
October 20246
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20245
November 20247
August 20247

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 202414
November 20249
October 20247
September 20245
August 20244
July 20242

A total of 101 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 202512
February 20253
January 202512
December 20247
November 202414
October 20244
September 202412
August 202415
July 20247

A total of 94 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.55 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202511
March 20259
February 20257
January 202518
December 20245
November 202410
October 20246
September 202413
August 20243
July 20245

A total of 38 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 202510
February 20255
December 20242
November 20243
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20241

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
February 20251
July 20241

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 Earlswood & Whitebushes in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Earlswood & Whitebushes postcode area is presented below.

1. Hospital (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order3
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
2. Petrol Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Shoplifting3
Drugs1
3. Greenwood Drive (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Burglary1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
5. Knighton Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Prince Albert Square (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
7. Foxley Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
8. Brambletye Park Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chipstead Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mostyn Terrace (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2

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