Horley (Reigate and Banstead) Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded a crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2023, placing it 33.8% below the UK average of 8.0. This stark contrast to the national figure underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, a trend that may be influenced by its suburban character and lower population density. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (40.9% of total incidents), followed by vehicle crime (12.8%) and anti-social behaviour (12.8%). Violence and sexual offences in Horley are 19% below the UK average, suggesting a combination of local policing strategies and community factors may be at play. Vehicle crime, however, is 35% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to the area’s commuter infrastructure or specific vulnerabilities in vehicle security. The seasonal context of October—marked by shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, though the overall stability of the crime rate indicates no major disruptions. Anti-social behaviour, which fell to 12.8% of total crimes, is 45% below the UK average, reflecting effective local interventions or the area’s more tightly knit community networks. These figures collectively illustrate an area with a generally safe environment, though targeted efforts to address vehicle crime and drug-related offences may be necessary to maintain this trajectory.

October saw a dramatic 100% surge in drug-related offences, with three incidents reported compared to zero in September. This spike, while small in absolute terms, raises questions about seasonal factors such as Halloween and the transition to darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents dropped by 36.4% (from 33 to 21), a decline that may reflect the impact of local initiatives or community engagement during the month. Vehicle crime also showed a notable shift, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—35% above the UK average—highlighting a specific vulnerability in this category. The area’s violent crime rate, at 2.2 per 1,000, is 19% below the UK average, suggesting that local efforts in community policing or targeted interventions may be effective. Residents might find the 50% increase in 'other theft' (from 8 to 12) particularly relevant, as it indicates a need for heightened awareness around personal belongings in public spaces.

Horley's October 2023 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marks a 9.9% decrease from September's 5.9, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 189 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively low frequency of crime compared to national averages. This monthly exposure figure is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it illustrates that most individuals are unlikely to experience crime directly. When considered alongside the area's population of 30,982, the rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that broader demographic or geographic factors—such as the area's suburban character and lower population density—may contribute to its consistently lower crime levels.