East Horsley Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

East Horsley’s crime rate in September 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, a figure that is 60.8% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. The area’s crime profile was dominated by violence and sexual offences (35.3% of total crimes), followed by anti-social behaviour (29.4%) and criminal damage and arson (11.8%). This pattern aligns with the characteristics of a built-up area within a larger town, where community policing and relatively low population density may contribute to lower overall crime rates. Seasonal factors also played a role, with the start of the academic year in September likely influencing the types of offences reported. For instance, the prevalence of violence and sexual offences could be tied to the increased presence of students and the social dynamics associated with university freshers. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour’s decline from August may reflect the stabilisation of local routines as the term progresses. Despite the spikes in shoplifting and public order offences, the overall crime rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, suggesting that East Horsley’s environment and community structures are effective in mitigating broader criminal activity. These findings are consistent with the area’s position as a quieter, more contained part of Guildford, where local initiatives and the natural boundaries of the built-up area may help limit the spread of more severe crime types.

September 2025 saw three crime categories surge by 100% from zero to one: shoplifting, possession of weapons, and public order offences. This spike in shoplifting may be linked to the return of university students and freshers, who often frequent retail areas during the start of the academic term. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 37.5%, declining from 8 to 5 incidents. This drop could be attributed to the seasonal shift as students settle into routines, though no definitive causal link is established. Violence and sexual offences remained 61% below the UK average, while possession of weapons stood out as the only category above the national benchmark, with an 186% increase over the UK average. These contrasting trends highlight the complexity of local crime dynamics, with some areas of the crime profile aligning closely with national trends and others diverging sharply.

East Horsley’s crime rate in September 2025 dropped by 15.0% compared to August, falling from 3.5 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This decline positions the area as one of the safest in the UK, with a total of 17 crimes reported over the month. On a daily basis, East Horsley saw an average of one crime per day, a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 340 residents over the course of the month. Given the area’s population of 5,779, this suggests a low level of personal risk, though localised spikes in specific crime types remain worth noting. The reduction in anti-social behaviour, which fell by 37.5% month-on-month, may reflect the return of students to academic routines or the impact of local community initiatives, though no direct causal link is confirmed. Overall, the data underscores a trend of decreasing crime exposure for residents compared to previous months.