Crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne: statistics, rates and trends
985 crimes were recorded in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne at a glance
- Crime trends in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- Types of crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- Hooley, Merstham & Netherne compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- What happened after crimes were reported in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- Demographics of Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- Questions about crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (331), anti-social behaviour (201) and vehicle crime (117) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,726th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 985 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.4 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,806 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,106 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (858). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 985 | 83.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 993 | 84.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,074 | 91.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 945 | 80.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 943 | 79.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 858 | 72.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 985 | 83.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 957 | 81.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,106 | 93.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 111 |
| July 2026 | 62 |
| June 2026 | 93 |
| May 2026 | 101 |
| April 2026 | 76 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 74 |
| January 2026 | 61 |
| December 2025 | 54 |
| November 2025 | 69 |
| October 2025 | 98 |
| September 2025 | 108 |
Compared with England and Wales, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded notably more vehicle crime (2.0 times the national rate), and notably less burglary (48% below) and other theft (29% below). On the year before, vehicle crime rose from 66 to 117 and drugs rose from 26 to 38.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 331 | 28.0 | 34.2 | +1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 201 | 17.0 | 15.4 | 0% |
| Vehicle crime | 117 | 9.9 | 5.0 | +77% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 87 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +7% |
| Public order | 85 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -11% |
| Other theft | 54 | 4.6 | 6.4 | +42% |
| Drugs | 38 | 3.2 | 3.3 | +46% |
| Burglary | 22 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -8% |
| Other crime | 18 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 11 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Hooley, Merstham & Netherne; 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 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +32% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | 0% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +6% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -70% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,333 | 107.4 | +29% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | -47% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | -49% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 496 | 49.7 | -40% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (57).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 57 |
| On or near Gatton Bottom | 49 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 45 |
| On or near Supermarket | 44 |
| On or near Hildenley Close | 39 |
| On or near Nailsworth Crescent | 39 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 29 |
| On or near Bletchingley Road | 28 |
| On or near Laxton Gardens | 23 |
| On or near Weldon Way | 21 |
Of the 784 crimes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 201 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 292 | 37.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 265 | 33.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 101 | 12.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 37 | 4.7% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 31 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 3.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.9% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has an estimated population of 11,806 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (12%, against 20%), fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Hooley, Merstham & Netherne average decile 6.3 (1 = most deprived), close to the middle.
| Measure | Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 15.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.8% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Hooley, Merstham & Netherne a safe place to live?
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 83.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,726th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were vehicle crime.
What is the most common crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 331 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (201).
Is crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne was almost unchanged on the year before: 985 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 993 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?
About 11,806 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 13% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 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.