Crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne: statistics, rates and trends
976 crimes were recorded in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- Questions about crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
- About this data
976 crimes were recorded in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 311 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has the 1,748th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 976 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.7 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,806 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne was highest in the year to July 2024 (1,083 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (834). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 976 | 82.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 979 | 82.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,083 | 91.7 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 932 | 78.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 962 | 81.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 834 | 70.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 981 | 83.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,016 | 86.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,052 | 89.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 102 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 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 vehicle crime.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+123%) and drugs (+52%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-89%) and other crime (-23%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 311 | 26.3 | 0.77 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 197 | 16.7 | 1.09 | +3% |
| Vehicle crime | 125 | 10.6 | 2.15 | +123% |
| Public order | 93 | 7.9 | 1.19 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 91 | 7.7 | 1.14 | +25% |
| Other theft | 52 | 4.4 | 0.69 | +33% |
| Drugs | 41 | 3.5 | 1.06 | +52% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -13% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.4 | 0.68 | -23% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.0 | 1.05 | -29% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 0.8 | 0.10 | -89% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.25 | -60% |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 0.15 | +50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 197 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 20.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 123% on the year before. It made up 12.8% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 93 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 5.3% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 52% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 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 down 29% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 89% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 60% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Hooley, Merstham & Netherne, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Hooley, Merstham & Netherne.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Hooley, Merstham & Netherne |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +32% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | +3% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | +6% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 226 | 25.7 | -69% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,340 | 108.0 | +31% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | -46% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 479 | 43.9 | -47% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 508 | 50.9 | -38% |
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 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 61 |
| On or near Gatton Bottom | 49 |
| On or near Supermarket | 47 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 46 |
| On or near Nailsworth Crescent | 34 |
| On or near Hildenley Close | 31 |
| On or near Bletchingley Road | 29 |
| On or near Weldon Way | 25 |
| On or near Laxton Gardens | 22 |
| On or near Woodlands Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 289 | 29.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 277 | 28.4% |
| Not recorded | 197 | 20.2% |
| Under investigation | 90 | 9.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 36 | 3.7% |
| Status update unavailable | 36 | 3.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 25 | 2.6% |
| Local resolution | 16 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne has an estimated population of 11,806. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne sits in decile 6.3, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Hooley, Merstham & Netherne |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 64.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 13.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.9% |
| Social rented homes | 19.7% |
| Private rented homes | 12.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.3 |
Is Hooley, Merstham & Netherne a safe place to live?
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne recorded 82.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (197).
Is crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne going up or down?
Recorded crime in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne was almost unchanged on the year before: 976 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 979 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Hooley, Merstham & Netherne?
Hooley, Merstham & Netherne 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 Hooley, Merstham & Netherne. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.