Crime Rate in Horsell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Horsell

The total recorded crimes in Horsell, Woking, UK in March 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Horsell crime rate of 2.20 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 Horsell, encompassing approximately 18,661 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Horsell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • Well Close with total crimes: 4
  • The Grove with total crimes: 3

How safe is Horsell?

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

  • Relative to Woking:

    • In 2024, Horsell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Woking average, with 483 crimes compared to 835.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Horsell recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

    • In 2023, Horsell had fewer crimes than the Woking average, with 457 crimes compared to 786. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Horsell recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 9 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Woking, Horsell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Horsell Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Horsell has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 2.20 ranking 9th out of 9 in the Woking, UK

In 2024, the total Horsell crimes were 483. The crime rate of Horsell in 2024 was 25.88 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Woking.

In 2023, the total crimes in Horsell were around 457 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.49 (year) or 2.04 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Woking.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woking)CrimesRank (Woking)CrimesRank (Woking)
St John's104 11,666 11,500 1
Knaphill91 21,063 21,060 2
Byfleet and West Byfleet61 5929 4853 3
Canalside79 3952 3834 5
Mount Hermon56 7864 5847 4
Heathlands65 4672 7681 7
Hoe Valley56 6817 6813 6
Goldsworth Park42 8530 8479 8
Pyrford20 10371 10333 10

Horsell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (8 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
July 20242
April 20241

A total of 148 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202510
January 20252
December 202419
November 20243
October 202416
September 202412
August 20248
July 202414
June 202424
May 202417
April 202412

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 56 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20254
January 20251
December 20244
November 20245
October 20242
September 20242
August 20248
July 20241
June 202412
May 20248
April 20244

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
August 20246
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 95 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20245
November 20248
October 20247
September 202410
August 202416
July 20247
June 202412
May 202414
April 20245

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 16 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20244
May 20241

A total of 11 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 26 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20251
October 20243
August 20244
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Horsell in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Other crime2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Well Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
3. The Grove (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. High Street (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. The Larches (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Broomhall Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
8. Russetts Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Langdale Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Bury Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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