Horley (Reigate and Banstead) Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) during August 2025, 5.4 crimes were recorded — 33.3% below the UK average of 8.1. This translates to one reported crime for every 187 residents over the course of the month, a figure that contextualises the risk as relatively low compared to national trends. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.7%) and public order offences (15.1%). While the overall rate is significantly lower than the UK average, the breakdown reveals a nuanced picture: violence and sexual offences in Horley are 30% below the UK average, but public order offences are 38% above. This discrepancy may reflect local dynamics, such as the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces, which can create environments where public disorder is more visible or concentrated. Seasonal factors also play a role; August, a peak holiday month, typically sees increased tourism and temporary absences from homes, which may contribute to higher burglary risks in unoccupied properties. However, the overall crime rate for burglary in Horley remains 63% below the UK average, suggesting that local measures — such as community vigilance or targeted policing — may be effective in mitigating this risk. The relatively low rates of property crimes (43 total) compared to violent crimes (62 total) further highlight the area's unique profile, where interpersonal conflicts and anti-social behaviour appear to drive the majority of incidents. This pattern is consistent with Horley's character as a built-up area within a larger commuter belt, where social interactions in shared spaces may influence crime trends more than in more isolated rural settings.

August 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to July, with some categories rising sharply while others fell. Theft from the person increased by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), and robbery also doubled (from 1 to 2), highlighting sudden spikes in personal crime. Public order offences rose by 38.9% (from 18 to 25), marking the largest month-on-month increase, and this category now sits 38% above the UK average for the same period. In contrast, other crime, vehicle crime, and possession of weapons all dropped by 83.3% or 66.7%, respectively, indicating a marked decline in certain types of offences. These fluctuations suggest a dynamic interplay between local events and broader trends: the rise in public order offences may be linked to increased foot traffic during August, a month typically associated with holidays and summer activities, while the sharp drop in vehicle crime could reflect reduced parking congestion or altered commuter patterns. Violent crimes — the largest single category — remained 30% below the UK average, with 62 incidents recorded. This contrasts with the UK's higher rate for violence and sexual offences, which may be influenced by urban density or differing policing priorities. For residents, the increase in theft from the person serves as a specific caution, underscoring the importance of vigilance in public spaces during peak tourist periods.

The crime rate in August 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) represents a 5.1% decrease from July's rate of 5.7, indicating a slight but measurable improvement in local safety. On a daily basis, this equates to roughly 5 crimes reported each day — a figure that, while not insignificant, remains lower than the UK average when scaled to Horley's population. Over the course of the month, 1 in 187 residents experienced a reported crime, a statistic that provides a tangible sense of the risk level for the average resident. When contextualised against the UK's overall average of 8.1 per 1,000, Horley's performance is strikingly better, particularly in categories such as burglary (63% below the UK average) and drug-related offences (63% below). However, the area's public order offences remain 38% above the UK average, a contrast that may be explained by local factors such as the density of commercial or recreational spaces. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Horley's crime rate is significantly lower than the national average, with only 5.4 incidents per 1,000 residents — a rate that, if maintained, would position the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK. This comparative advantage is reinforced by the consistent underperformance of several categories relative to the UK, suggesting that local strategies — whether through community engagement, policing, or environmental design — may be contributing to the area's relatively low crime profile.