Horley (Reigate & Banstead) Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The most striking shift in October 2025 was the 200% surge in burglary, a crime type that had previously remained relatively stable. This unexpected rise contrasts with the area’s overall crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents—36.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.8% of all reported incidents, though this category remains 21% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 13.7%, also significantly lower than the national rate. The seasonal context of October—darker evenings, the clocks going back, and Halloween—likely contributes to increased opportunities for burglary, as reduced visibility and higher foot traffic in residential areas may complicate surveillance. While violent crime remains the most common category, the property crime rate (including burglary, other theft, and vehicle crime) has shown a mixed picture, with burglary’s sharp increase offsetting declines in shoplifting and vehicle crime. The area’s built-up nature within Reigate and Banstead, which includes a mix of housing and commercial zones, may explain the persistence of property-related crimes despite the overall low rate. This pattern suggests that while Horley benefits from lower-than-average crime levels, targeted vulnerabilities in specific crime types—such as burglary—require continued attention.

Burglary saw the most dramatic shift in October, jumping from 4 to 12 incidents—a 200% increase. This spike, while unexplained by the data, may reflect seasonal factors such as the timing of Halloween or the return of seasonal workers to the area. In contrast, shoplifting and vehicle crime both declined by 33.3% and 50% respectively, potentially linked to increased police presence in high-traffic areas during October. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, but their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 is 21% below the UK average, a stark contrast to the 33% increase in burglary. Residents might find the daily crime count of five incidents—roughly one every 6.5 hours—useful for contextualising local safety. The category of ‘other crime’ also rose by 66.7%, though its overall impact remains limited given its low share of total crimes (3.3%). These shifts highlight the dynamic nature of crime patterns in Horley, where property crimes fluctuate more frequently than violent offences.

The crime rate in October 2025 (4.9 per 1,000) represents a 9.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.5 per 1,000, though it remains well below the UK average. Daily, the area experienced an average of five crimes—a figure that translates to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the importance of addressing the recent burglary surge, which could affect vulnerable households. With a population of 30,982, Horley’s crime profile reflects a balance between its built-up nature and the relative safety of its suburban character. The increase in burglary, however, suggests that targeted interventions—such as improved street lighting or community watch schemes—may be necessary to address this specific vulnerability. The comparison to the UK average also reveals that Horley’s success in keeping violence and anti-social behaviour below national levels may be partly due to its community-focused policing strategies, though these efforts must now adapt to the emerging challenge of property crime.