Horley Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In April 2025, Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded a crime rate of 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 37.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights a notable balance between property and violent crime, with the former accounting for 29% of incidents and the latter for 33%, a distribution that diverges from typical patterns seen in larger urban areas. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, contributing 33.1% of all reported crimes.6 per 1,000 is 39% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, making up 21.6% of crimes, with its rate of 1.0 per 1,000 also significantly lower than the national benchmark. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter holidays and the onset of spring—may have influenced these patterns, as increased outdoor activity could drive both anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Meanwhile, property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle crime, while lower than UK averages, showed a more pronounced presence compared to earlier months, suggesting shifts in local dynamics that could be linked to the area’s mix of residential and commercial zones. The overall crime rate’s proximity to the UK average, despite being lower, indicates that Horley’s relatively low population density and stronger community engagement may play a role in mitigating crime, though the balance between property and violent crime remains an area for continued monitoring.

April 2025 saw a stark shift in crime dynamics, with vehicle crime rising 200% from three to nine incidents—a jump that may reflect increased traffic congestion during the Easter holiday period or heightened opportunities for theft in parking areas. Concurrently, drug-related offences doubled, moving from zero to seven reports, a change that could signal seasonal variations in illicit activity or heightened police focus on specific neighbourhoods. Meanwhile, violent crimes fell by 41.7%, dropping from 84 to 49, a reduction that places Horley’s rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents 39% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. This decline, though notable, contrasts with the rise in property crimes, where shoplifting and vehicle crime now account for a larger share of the total than in previous months. For residents, the surge in vehicle crime is a concrete concern, as it directly impacts daily commutes and parking safety in local areas.

Horley’s crime rate in April 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 10.8% decline from the previous month’s 5.4 per 1,000. This downward trend contrasts with the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, positioning the area 37.7% below the national benchmark. On a daily basis, approximately five crimes were reported each day in April, a figure that, while modest, reflects local patterns distinct from larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 209 residents, a rate that, when contextualised against Horley’s population of 30,982, underscores the relatively low exposure to crime compared to more densely populated areas. This monthly exposure metric, though not directly comparable to UK-wide figures, suggests that residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than those in regions with higher population densities or more concentrated commercial activity.