Crime Rate in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne

The total recorded crimes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 107 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Hooley, Merstham & Netherne crime rate of 8.45 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 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne, encompassing approximately 12,668 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (40) incidents (122.22% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (31) incidents (55.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (7) incidents (-12.50% decrease)
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Hildenley Close with total crimes: 10
  • Woodlands Close with total crimes: 8

How safe is Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?

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

  • Relative to Reigate and Banstead:

    • In 2024, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,082 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,048 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne witnessed more crimes than 13 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has recorded 107 crimes with crime rate of 8.45 ranking 2th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Hooley, Merstham & Netherne crimes were 1,082. The crime rate of Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in 2024 was 85.41 (year) or 7.12 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne were around 1,048 crimes with yearly crime rate of 82.73 (year) or 6.89 (month) ranking 2 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Hooley, Merstham & Netherne)CrimesRank (Hooley, Merstham & Netherne)CrimesRank (Hooley, Merstham & Netherne)
Horley East & Salfords117 11,365 11,078 1
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
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

Hooley, Merstham & Netherne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (40 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (39 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (15 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 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 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 Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 14 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (38 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (30 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (16 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 29 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 169 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202518
March 202512
February 202511
January 20256
December 202414
November 202411
October 202414
September 202410
August 202416
July 202417

A total of 57 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.18 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20257
February 20259
January 20253
December 20245
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20245
July 20244

A total of 23 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20243

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20252
February 20256
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 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 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202531
April 202520
March 202539
February 202522
January 202523
December 202432
November 202438
October 202426
September 202420
August 202430
July 202429

A total of 45 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202515
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243

A total of 20 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 86 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202513
March 20258
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 202414
October 20249
September 20246
August 202412
July 20248

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
December 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 90 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.18 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20252
March 20255
February 20258
January 202510
December 20244
November 202411
October 202412
September 202416
August 20248
July 20247

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20256
March 20256
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Hildenley Close (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour5
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Woodlands Close (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour8
4. Nailsworth Crescent (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Portland Drive (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Rookwood Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
8. Wyecliffe Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
9. Bletchingley Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other crime1
10. Brook Road (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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