East Horsley Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

May 2025 saw East Horsley maintain a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1. This performance places the area firmly in the lower echelon of national crime statistics, a trend consistent with its status as a built-up area within Guildford, known for its relatively low levels of criminal activity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 30%. These figures contrast with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stands at 2.8 per 1,000, indicating East Horsley’s residents face a significantly lower risk of such incidents. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping these patterns, as May’s longer evenings and bank holidays could have influenced outdoor socialising and increased opportunities for anti-social behaviour. The area’s property crime rate, at 4 incidents, remains low, with only 20 total crimes reported across a population of 5,779. This suggests that East Horsley’s built-up character, shaped by its proximity to Guildford’s services and infrastructure, contributes to its overall safety profile. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour highlights a potential vulnerability that warrants attention, particularly as the summer months approach and outdoor activity increases.

The most striking development in May 2025 was the 500% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to six. This spike, though unexplained by the data, contrasts with a 33.3% decline in public order offences, which fell from three to two. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 60%, from five to eight, yet this category remains 51% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Other theft, meanwhile, surged 200% to three incidents, though it still lags behind the UK rate of 0.5 per 1,000. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal factors and local dynamics, such as the impact of bank holidays and extended daylight hours on socialising. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need for vigilance in areas where anti-social behaviour has risen sharply, even as the area maintains a crime profile far below national levels.

East Horsley's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 33.1% compared to the previous month, climbing from 2.6 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This shift, while notable, remains significantly below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day during the month, reflecting a low but consistent level of activity. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure means that over the course of May, one crime occurred for approximately every 289 residents. This figure underscores the relatively low risk residents face compared to both national benchmarks and historical trends in the area. The change in rate may partly reflect seasonal dynamics, such as extended evenings and bank holidays in May, which can influence social interactions and outdoor activity. However, the overall pattern remains consistent with East Horsley’s historical position as a low-crime built-up area within Guildford.