East Horsley Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Horsley’s crime profile in December 2025 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with violent crime rates 61% below the UK average. The area’s overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents — 65.7% lower than the UK’s 7.0 — highlights a consistently low-risk environment. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, accounted for 42.9% of all crimes, yet remain 61% below the UK average, a figure that aligns with East Horsley’s character as a low-density built-up area within Guildford. This suggests a combination of community cohesion, effective local policing, and the area’s smaller scale may contribute to this outcome. Seasonal factors also appear to influence patterns: the Christmas shopping peak and extended dark evenings may have heightened vigilance among residents, while the absence of large retail hubs or nightlife venues likely limits opportunities for certain crimes. Property crimes, though lower overall, saw burglary rates 43% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may reflect the area’s mix of older homes and suburban layout, which could present unique vulnerabilities. The month’s crime mix remained skewed towards violent incidents over property-related offences, a trend that contrasts with many UK towns where property crime dominates. This balance may be tied to East Horsley’s proximity to Guildford’s urban core, where higher property crime rates are more common, but the built-up area itself maintains a distinct micro-environment.

December 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with three categories doubling from November’s figures: vehicle crime, burglary, and other theft. This 100% increase in these areas — from zero to one vehicle crime, one to two burglaries, and one to two other thefts — suggests either a temporary spike or underreporting in previous months. The rise in burglary, which is 43% above the UK average, deserves closer attention, though it remains a small proportion of total crimes. Violent crimes, however, continued to trend far below the national average, with 6 incidents (1.0 per 1,000 residents) compared to the UK’s 2.6 per 1,000. This divergence may reflect East Horsley’s lack of high-traffic commercial zones or nightlife areas that typically correlate with higher violence rates. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell sharply by 66.7% from November’s three incidents to one, a drop that could indicate effective local interventions or seasonal factors such as fewer public gatherings during the holiday period. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the low likelihood of encountering crime: over the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 413 residents, a figure that underscores the area’s safety compared to national standards.

East Horsley’s crime rate in December 2025 (2.4 per 1,000 residents) was 7.6% higher than November’s 2.3, a modest increase that does not signal a worrying trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 0 crimes per day, a figure that, while seemingly paradoxical, reflects the small number of incidents relative to the population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 413 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low and far below the UK average. This statistic provides a tangible context for residents: the chance of being directly affected by crime is minimal, even when accounting for seasonal factors like the Christmas shopping period. The population-scaled perspective further emphasizes the area’s safety — with 5,779 residents, the 14 reported crimes represent a manageable burden for local services. While the 7.6% increase from the previous month may raise questions, it is unlikely to indicate a systemic issue given the overall stability of East Horsley’s crime profile. The comparison to the UK average reinforces that this built-up area within Guildford remains an outlier in its low crime rates, a position likely sustained by its compact size, community-oriented infrastructure, and limited exposure to high-risk environments.