Crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes: statistics, rates and trends
1,340 crimes were recorded in Earlswood & Whitebushes in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes at a glance
- Crime trends in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- Types of crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- Earlswood & Whitebushes compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- What happened after crimes were reported in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- Population and deprivation in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- Questions about crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- About this data
1,340 crimes were recorded in Earlswood & Whitebushes in the 12 months to July 2026, 108.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 572 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Earlswood & Whitebushes has the 1,049th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Earlswood & Whitebushes | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,340 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 108.0 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +13% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 12,411 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes was highest in the year to July 2026 (1,340 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (884). Over the whole period it rose 11%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,340 | 108.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,186 | 95.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,040 | 83.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 918 | 74.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 884 | 71.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 897 | 72.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,148 | 92.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,214 | 97.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,203 | 96.9 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 146 |
| June 2026 | 112 |
| May 2026 | 125 |
| April 2026 | 116 |
| March 2026 | 100 |
| February 2026 | 90 |
| January 2026 | 104 |
| December 2025 | 110 |
| November 2025 | 83 |
| October 2025 | 125 |
| September 2025 | 99 |
| August 2025 | 130 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Earlswood & Whitebushes over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, public order.
The largest increases were in other crime (+60%) and other theft (+33%). The largest falls were in burglary (-18%) and anti-social behaviour (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 572 | 46.1 | 1.35 | +15% |
| Public order | 152 | 12.2 | 1.84 | +29% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 138 | 11.1 | 0.72 | -13% |
| Shoplifting | 111 | 8.9 | 1.08 | +3% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 94 | 7.6 | 1.12 | +12% |
| Other theft | 93 | 7.5 | 1.17 | +33% |
| Vehicle crime | 51 | 4.1 | 0.83 | +13% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.4 | 1.04 | +31% |
| Other crime | 32 | 2.6 | 1.22 | +60% |
| Burglary | 27 | 2.2 | 0.62 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.00 | +20% |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 0.42 | +250% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.4 | 0.24 | +67% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.39 | -33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (46.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 42.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 138 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 111 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 94 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 42 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 3.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 60% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 250% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Earlswood & Whitebushes
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Earlswood & Whitebushes, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Earlswood & Whitebushes.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earlswood & Whitebushes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadvale & St John's | 226 | 25.7 | -76% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 508 | 50.9 | -53% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | -21% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +1% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | -19% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 690 | 61.9 | -43% |
| Horley West & Sidlow | 624 | 50.7 | -53% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 976 | 82.7 | -23% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Earlswood & Whitebushes over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 260 |
| On or near Parking Area | 164 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 139 |
| On or near Reading Arch Road | 50 |
| On or near Three Arch Road | 41 |
| On or near Edgefield Close | 38 |
| On or near Garlands Road | 25 |
| On or near Prince Albert Square | 24 |
| On or near Asylum Arch Road | 23 |
| On or near Canada Avenue | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Earlswood & Whitebushes over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 492 | 36.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 316 | 23.6% |
| Under investigation | 167 | 12.5% |
| Not recorded | 138 | 10.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 67 | 5.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 61 | 4.6% |
| Court result unavailable | 36 | 2.7% |
| Local resolution | 29 | 2.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.7% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% |
Earlswood & Whitebushes has an estimated population of 12,411. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Earlswood & Whitebushes sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Earlswood & Whitebushes |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 |
Is Earlswood & Whitebushes a safe place to live?
Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 108.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 572 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (152).
Is crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes was up 13% on the year before: 1,340 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,186 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Earlswood & Whitebushes?
Earlswood & Whitebushes is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Earlswood & Whitebushes. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.