Crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes: statistics, rates and trends
1,333 crimes were recorded in Earlswood & Whitebushes in the 12 months to August 2026, 107.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Earlswood & Whitebushes
- Questions about crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (561), public order (164) and anti-social behaviour (141) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,062nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Earlswood & Whitebushes | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,333 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 107.4 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 12,411 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes of any year here (1,333 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,333 | 107.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,205 | 97.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,042 | 84.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 964 | 77.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 875 | 70.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 893 | 72.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,122 | 90.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,210 | 97.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,223 | 98.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 123 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded notably more public order (2.0 times the national rate), violence and sexual offences (32% above the national rate) and other crime (26% above the national rate), and notably less burglary (48% below) and anti-social behaviour (26% below). On the year before, other crime rose from 20 to 33 and public order rose from 111 to 164, while burglary fell from 30 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 561 | 45.2 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Public order | 164 | 13.2 | 6.7 | +48% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 11.4 | 15.4 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 8.9 | 8.5 | -5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 7.3 | 6.7 | -8% |
| Other theft | 88 | 7.1 | 6.4 | +17% |
| Vehicle crime | 53 | 4.3 | 5.0 | +20% |
| Drugs | 42 | 3.4 | 3.3 | +35% |
| Other crime | 33 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +65% |
| Burglary | 23 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 13 | 1.0 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Earlswood & Whitebushes; the highest is Redhill East (109.8 per 1,000) and the lowest Meadvale & St John's (25.0).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Earlswood & Whitebushes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -77% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 496 | 49.7 | -54% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | -22% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +2% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | -17% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 700 | 62.8 | -42% |
| Horley West & Sidlow | 614 | 49.9 | -54% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | -22% |
The 10 locations below account for 59% of the crime recorded in Earlswood & Whitebushes over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (249).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 249 |
| On or near Parking Area | 162 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 145 |
| On or near Reading Arch Road | 52 |
| On or near Three Arch Road | 41 |
| On or near Edgefield Close | 37 |
| On or near Knighton Road | 26 |
| On or near Asylum Arch Road | 23 |
| On or near Common Road | 23 |
| On or near Prince Albert Square | 23 |
Of the 1,192 crimes in Earlswood & Whitebushes with a recorded outcome, 26% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 495 | 41.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 315 | 26.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 164 | 13.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 68 | 5.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 4.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 37 | 3.1% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 30 | 2.5% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 9 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 8 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Earlswood & Whitebushes has an estimated population of 12,411 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer retired residents (15%, against 22%), fewer students (5.4%, against 7.9%) and a younger population (13%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Earlswood & Whitebushes average decile 7.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Earlswood & Whitebushes | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 69.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 14.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 42.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 19.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 64.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.5% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 22.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Earlswood & Whitebushes a safe place to live?
Earlswood & Whitebushes recorded 107.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,062nd of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 561 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (164).
Is crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes going up or down?
Recorded crime in Earlswood & Whitebushes was up 11% on the year before: 1,333 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,205 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Earlswood & Whitebushes?
About 12,411 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Earlswood & Whitebushes?
Earlswood & Whitebushes is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.