East Horsley Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Horsley's crime profile in October 2025 reveals a stark contrast to national trends, with 'other theft' emerging as the dominant category. At 1.9 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area's overall rate is 75.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently low crime environment. The breakdown shows that three crime types—other theft, violence and sexual offences, and anti-social behaviour—each accounted for 18.2% of total crimes, highlighting a pattern of smaller-scale incidents rather than major criminal activity. This distribution suggests a focus on property-related and low-level personal crimes, which may be influenced by East Horsley's character as a relatively affluent, built-up area within Guildford. Seasonal factors in October, including darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, likely contribute to increased opportunities for theft and anti-social behaviour, though the overall figures remain well below national averages. The low rate of violent crime—only 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000—further underscores the area's safety, with violence and sexual offences dropping by two-thirds compared to September. While the presence of retail spaces and residential areas may explain some theft incidents, the absence of significant spikes in property crime or burglary suggests strong community policing and low-risk environments. The data aligns with East Horsley's positioning as a commuter suburb with limited industrial activity, where crime prevention efforts appear to be effective.

October 2025 saw sharp increases in 'other theft' (+100%), 'drugs' (+100%), and 'theft from the person' (+100%), though these remain low in absolute terms. 'theft from the person' rose to 0.2 per 1,000 residents, 43% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000—a figure that might concern residents concerned about personal safety during darker evenings. Conversely, 'violence and sexual offences' dropped by two-thirds compared to September, falling to 0.4 per 1,000 from 2.0 per 1,000, a rate 85% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour also decreased by 60%, from 5 to 2 incidents, though this category remains 68% below the UK average of 1.3 per 1,000. The most significant UK comparison occurs in 'shoplifting,' which fell to 0.2 per 1,000—68% below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000—suggesting that local retail security measures are effective. These shifts in crime mix highlight a transition from more severe incidents to smaller-scale property crimes, possibly influenced by seasonal factors such as Halloween and reduced daylight hours. Residents may find the rise in 'other theft' particularly notable, as it includes incidents like bike theft or unattended property theft, which could be mitigated by increased visibility and community awareness.

East Horsley's crime rate in October 2025 dropped by 35.4% compared to September's 2.9 per 1,000, a decline that positions it as one of the safest areas in the UK. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly 0 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to a monthly exposure of 1 crime for every 525 residents. This ratio is particularly striking when considering the area's population of 5,779, which means that the likelihood of any individual being directly affected by crime remains exceptionally low. The previous month's rate of 2.9 per 1,000 provides context for this drop, with the reduction likely linked to seasonal factors such as the transition to darker evenings and the absence of major events that might typically drive crime. The UK-wide average of 7.7 per 1,000 further emphasizes East Horsley's safety, with its rate being over 75% lower. For residents, this means that the chances of encountering crime are significantly reduced compared to the national average, though the rise in 'other theft' and 'theft from the person' serves as a reminder to remain vigilant in areas with higher foot traffic. The low daily crime count also suggests that local policing and community initiatives are likely effective in maintaining this low-risk environment, even as the area navigates seasonal changes.