Horley (Reigate and Banstead) Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Horley's crime rate in May 2024 stood at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 34.5% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This figure positions the area as significantly safer than the national benchmark, though nuanced patterns emerge within the breakdown. Violence and sexual offences (56 incidents, 32.9% of total) and anti-social behaviour (25, 14.7%) dominated the landscape, with the former category 37% below the UK average. The seasonal context of May—characterised by extended evenings and bank holidays—likely contributed to the 11% rise in public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly suggests that social activity in the built-up area, perhaps centred around local amenities or community events, may have amplified such incidents. Meanwhile, shoplifting plummeted by 55.6% (9 to 4), reflecting fewer tourists or heightened retail vigilance. The contrast between this category's UK average (0.6 per 1,000) and Horley's 0.1 per 1,000 (84% below) highlights the area's distinct profile. These dynamics, shaped by both geography and seasonal rhythms, illustrate a crime picture where safety is broadly maintained but not immune to localized fluctuations.

May 2024 saw sharp increases in burglary (+200%), drugs (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), reflecting potential shifts in local dynamics. Burglary's surge from 3 to 9 cases may partly explain the 32.9% share of violent crimes, though this category remains 37% below the UK average. Conversely, shoplifting fell by 55.6% (9 to 4), possibly linked to reduced tourist activity or improved retail security. Public order offences, at 0.7 per 1,000, were 11% above the UK average of 0.6, a discrepancy that may relate to May's longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. Vehicle crime and other theft also dipped, with the latter falling 31% below the UK average. These fluctuations underscore the influence of seasonal factors on crime patterns, with localised events and environmental changes shaping the month's trajectory.

Horley's crime rate in May 2024 rose 7.0% to 5.5 per 1,000 residents compared to 5.1 in April, reflecting a slight upward trend. This equates to roughly 5 crimes reported daily, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in the built-up area. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for roughly every 182 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. With a population of 30,982, the localised nature of crime in Horley—where property and violent crimes each account for 32.9% of total reported incidents—suggests a community profile where social interactions and spatial density play a role. The rate remains 34.5% below the UK average, reinforcing the area's comparatively safer environment despite the small increase. This population-scaled perspective highlights that while crime is present, its impact is mitigated by the area's demographic and geographic characteristics.