East Horsley Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

East Horsley’s crime rate for February 2026 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, a figure 40.6% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up district within Guildford, where urban density and infrastructure may contribute to lower crime levels compared to more rural or industrial regions. The two most prevalent crime types were other theft and violence and sexual offences, each accounting for 36.4% of the total 22 incidents reported. Other thefts, which rose sharply by 166.7% from January, now sit at 233% above the UK average, suggesting a localised concentration of this category. Violence and sexual offences, though 40% below the UK average, saw a 300% increase from two to eight cases, a stark shift that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the end of the winter period or changes in community dynamics. The overall low crime rate, combined with these spikes in specific categories, highlights the importance of understanding how local conditions interact with broader trends. February, as a winter month with limited outdoor activity, may have contributed to a pre-spring lull, but the sharp increases in certain areas warrant further scrutiny. The interplay between population size, infrastructure, and seasonal patterns likely plays a role in shaping these outcomes.

February 2026 saw a stark rise in violent crimes, with an 300% increase from two to eight incidents, marking the most significant jump in any category. Other thefts also surged by 166.7%, rising from three to eight cases, a figure that places this category 233% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour doubled, with two incidents reported compared to one in January. These spikes, particularly in violent crimes, may partly explain the overall 57.4% increase in the area’s crime rate. While property crimes (11 incidents) remained the most common, violent crimes now account for 36.4% of the total, reflecting a shift in the crime mix. Residents should be particularly mindful of the sharp increase in violent offences, which now match the rate of other thefts. This contrast with the UK average—where violence and sexual offences are 40% below the national rate—highlights local anomalies that warrant attention.

East Horsley’s crime rate rose by 57.4% from 2.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents between January and February 2026, marking the most significant increase in the area’s recent monthly history. This shift, while still placing the area well below the UK average, reflects a notable uptick in specific crime categories. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in February, a figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in local communities. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 263 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, when contextualised against the population of 5,779, illustrates the relatively low frequency of incidents. However, the increase in violent crimes and other thefts suggests that certain factors—such as seasonal transitions or shifts in community activity—may be influencing local crime patterns. This data invites consideration of how external pressures or local dynamics could be contributing to the change, even if definitive causes remain unconfirmed.