East Horsley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

East Horsley's overall crime rate in January 2024 was 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 67.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast reflects the area's character as a built-up suburb within Guildford, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (28.6% of all incidents), vehicle crime (21.4%), and other theft (14.3%), with property crimes (8 incidents) outnumbering violent crimes by a wide margin. Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures, as January's post-holiday period and shorter daylight hours typically reduce retail footfall and outdoor activity, which may partly explain the lower rates of shoplifting and burglary. The absence of significant violent crime aligns with East Horsley's suburban profile, where residential areas dominate over commercial districts. However, the data also highlights the need to address anti-social behaviour, which accounted for nearly a third of all reported incidents, suggesting localised challenges that may require targeted community engagement efforts.

January 2024 saw notable reductions in burglary and shoplifting, with both categories halving compared to December. Burglary fell from 2 to 1 incident (50% decrease), while shoplifting dropped from 2 to 1 (also 50% decrease), indicating a marked improvement in securing properties and retail premises. Anti-social behaviour remained the most common crime, but its rate (0.7 per 1,000) was 29% below the UK average, suggesting local efforts may be effective in mitigating such incidents. Vehicle crime (0.5 per 1,000) matched the UK average, while other theft (0.4 per 1,000) was 30% below the national figure. Conversely, criminal damage and arson, drugs, and other crime each rose by 100% compared to December, though these categories remained low in absolute terms. Residents may find the 67.6% deficit to the UK average particularly relevant, as it underscores East Horsley's relative safety despite the small increases in specific categories.

The crime rate in January 2024 (2.4 per 1,000) represented a 75.4% increase from December's 1.4 per 1,000, though both figures remain exceptionally low by UK standards. Daily crime statistics reveal that East Horsley recorded roughly 0 crimes per day in January, a figure that contextualises the area's safety even when accounting for the monthly rise. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 413 residents, a ratio that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up suburb. When scaled to the population of 5,779, the monthly exposure of 1-in-413 residents illustrates that most East Horsley residents are unlikely to encounter crime in any given month. While the increase from December raises questions about underlying trends, the absolute numbers remain far below the UK average, suggesting that the area's low crime profile persists despite short-term fluctuations. This comparison reinforces the importance of viewing East Horsley's statistics within the broader context of national crime patterns.