Horley Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Horley (Reigate and Banstead) maintained a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in February 2024, 31% below the UK average of 7.1. This performance places the area in a relatively safer position compared to national benchmarks. increase from the previous month. The data highlights a shift in the crime mix, with property-related incidents now accounting for 35.5% of total crimes (54 out of 152) compared to 33.6% in January. Violence and sexual offences remain the most common category, contributing 36.2% of total crimes, but their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 28% below the UK average. This suggests that local factors, such as the area’s built-up character with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may explain some fluctuations, such as the 60% drop in vehicle crime and the 63% reduction in shoplifting. However, the 280% surge in criminal damage and arson raises questions about unexplained factors that could be influencing this category. The area’s overall crime rate, while low, underscores the importance of continued community engagement and policing strategies to address emerging trends. The population of 30,982 means that even small fluctuations in crime rates can have a noticeable impact on individual risk, though the overall rate remains significantly below national averages. This comparative safety, despite the month-on-month increase, highlights the area’s generally low crime profile, which may be influenced by its character as a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces that could foster a sense of community and deterrence.

February 2024 saw the most dramatic month-on-month change in criminal damage and arson, which surged by 280% from 5 to 19 incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 60% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 15 to 6. The shift in crime mix also highlights a growing proportion of property-related offences, now comprising 35.5% of total crimes, compared to 33.6% in January. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (36.2% of total crimes), but their rate of 1.8 per 1,000 was 28% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may contribute to lower levels of violent crime. Meanwhile, burglary rose by 100% from 5 to 10, a change that could be linked to seasonal factors such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity. Residents might find the 63% reduction in shoplifting (from 10 to 5 incidents) noteworthy, as it indicates a possible decrease in retail-related crime during the winter months.

Horley (Reigate and Banstead) experienced a 24.6% increase in its crime rate from 3.9 to 4.9 per 1,000 residents between January and February 2024. This rise, though modest, reflects a nuanced shift in crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day in February, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 204 residents, a monthly exposure rate that, while low compared to national averages, underscores the importance of maintaining community vigilance. The population of 30,982 means that even small fluctuations in crime rates can be significant when scaled to individual risk. The overall rate remains 31% below the UK average of 7.1, a comparative safety that highlights the area’s generally low crime profile. This resilience may be attributed to its character as a built-up area with a mix of residential and commercial spaces, which could foster a sense of community and deterrence. However, the month-on-month increase in certain categories, such as criminal damage and arson, suggests that local factors may need closer attention to prevent further escalation.