Horley Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Horley (Reigate and Banstead), five crimes were recorded in August 2023, a rate 38.3% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This per-capita perspective offers a tangible measure of risk: a resident has a 0.5% chance of being directly involved in a crime over the course of a year. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.7% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (16.1%) and other theft (9.7%). These patterns may be influenced by the area’s built-up nature, where higher population density could contribute to more frequent interpersonal conflicts, though this is not explicitly stated in the data. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risks due to empty homes, yet shoplifting rates fell by 55.6%, due to reduced retail activity or heightened security measures. The UK comparison highlights Horley’s comparatively low crime profile, with categories like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime significantly below national averages. This suggests that local factors—such as community engagement, policing strategies, or socioeconomic conditions—may contribute to the area’s lower crime rates, though these connections remain speculative without further evidence. The stability in the overall crime rate compared to July indicates no immediate surge in criminal activity, though fluctuations in specific categories warrant ongoing monitoring.

August 2023 saw notable shifts in specific crime categories, including a 100% increase in possession of weapons, which rose from zero to one incident. Other theft and drug-related crimes also increased by 50%, suggesting potential changes in local dynamics or reporting patterns. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 55.6%, from nine to four incidents, possibly linked to reduced retail activity during the holiday season. The breakdown of crimes reveals a stark contrast with UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Horley (2.0 per 1,000) are 24% below the national rate of 2.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 44% below the UK average, indicating a relatively low incidence of disruptive activity. These figures may reflect the area’s characteristics, such as its lower population density or the presence of community-focused policing strategies, though such inferences remain speculative without further data.

Horley’s crime rate in August 2023 remained stable compared to July, staying at 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This consistency suggests no significant shift in overall safety over the past month, though localized changes in specific crime types may reflect seasonal or situational factors. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of five reported crimes per day—a figure that, while specific to Horley, provides residents with a clear sense of the local rhythm of crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 200 residents, a monthly aggregate that translates to a relatively low risk for individuals. With a population of 30,982, this rate underscores the area’s comparative safety, particularly when contrasted with the UK average. The stability in the crime rate also aligns with the built-up nature of the area, where community policing and local initiatives may contribute to sustained low levels of criminal activity, though these are not explicitly documented in the data.