Crime Rate in Horley East & Salfords: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horley East & Salfords

The total recorded crimes in Horley East & Salfords, Reigate and Banstead, UK in May 2025 are around 117 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horley East & Salfords crime rate of 10.11 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 East & Salfords, encompassing approximately 11,572 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (59) incidents (126.92% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (300.00% increase)
Horley East & Salfords Crime Hotspots

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

  • White Lodge Gardens with total crimes: 39
  • Benhams Drive with total crimes: 20
  • Ironsbottom with total crimes: 3

How safe is Horley East & Salfords?

To understand the safety of Horley East & Salfords, we need to analyze Horley East & Salfords 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 East & Salfords reported a higher crime volume than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,365 crimes compared to 848. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Horley East & Salfords witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

    • In 2023, Horley East & Salfords experienced a greater number of crimes than the Reigate and Banstead average, with 1,078 crimes compared to 709. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Horley East & Salfords witnessed more crimes than 14 out of 14 other areas in the Reigate and Banstead.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Horley East & Salfords Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Horley East & Salfords has recorded 117 crimes with crime rate of 10.11 ranking 1th out of 14 in the Reigate and Banstead, UK

In 2024, the total Horley East & Salfords crimes were 1,365. The crime rate of Horley East & Salfords in 2024 was 117.95 (year) or 9.83 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horley East & Salfords were around 1,078 crimes with yearly crime rate of 93.15 (year) or 7.76 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Reigate and Banstead.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Horley East & Salfords)CrimesRank (Horley East & Salfords)CrimesRank (Horley East & Salfords)
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
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 East & Salfords Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (27 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (49 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 36 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 61 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (45 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (57 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (26 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 480 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 43.64 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 61 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202559
April 202526
March 202549
February 202536
January 202534
December 202461
November 202445
October 202457
September 202426
August 202433
July 202454

A total of 103 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202510
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
December 202411
November 20247
October 202411
September 202418
August 202415
July 202412

A total of 114 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.36 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
March 202515
February 20255
January 202513
December 20243
November 202415
October 20248
September 202412
August 202412
July 202420

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202512
March 20259
February 20259
January 20252
December 202410
November 20248
October 20246
September 20246
August 20244
July 202417

A total of 62 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20252
March 20259
February 20257
January 20255
December 20244
November 20248
October 20247
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20241
October 20241
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
January 20251
November 20243
October 20244
August 20245

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20244
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 58 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.27 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 202412
October 20245
September 20244
August 20242
July 20248

A total of 37 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20253
February 20259
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 74 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20247
November 20248
October 20245
September 20248
August 202418
July 20246

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20243

High Crime Locations Horley East & Salfords in May 2025

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

1. White Lodge Gardens (Map)
Total39
Violence and sexual offences24
Public order12
Criminal damage and arson3
2. Benhams Drive (Map)
Total20
Public order9
Violence and sexual offences7
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Ironsbottom (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Horley Lodge Lane (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
5. Westmead Drive (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Salfords (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Oakside Court (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Whitecroft (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Field Bank (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1

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