Crime in Horley Central & South: statistics, rates and trends
878 crimes were recorded in Horley Central & South in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horley Central & South at a glance
- Crime trends in Horley Central & South
- Types of crime in Horley Central & South
- Horley Central & South compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horley Central & South
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horley Central & South
- Population and deprivation in Horley Central & South
- Questions about crime in Horley Central & South
- About this data
878 crimes were recorded in Horley Central & South in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.4 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 304 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horley Central & South has the 1,452nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horley Central & South | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 878 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.4 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,604 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horley Central & South was highest in the year to July 2022 (953 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2024 (848). Over the whole period it fell 1%, 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 | 878 | 91.4 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 893 | 93.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 848 | 88.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 911 | 94.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 953 | 99.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 925 | 96.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 907 | 94.4 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 910 | 94.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 885 | 92.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 97 |
| June 2026 | 92 |
| May 2026 | 88 |
| April 2026 | 62 |
| March 2026 | 66 |
| February 2026 | 79 |
| January 2026 | 60 |
| December 2025 | 75 |
| November 2025 | 60 |
| October 2025 | 77 |
| September 2025 | 55 |
| August 2025 | 67 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horley Central & South 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 public order.
The largest increases were in vehicle crime (+50%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-27%) and drugs (-12%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 304 | 31.7 | 0.92 | -8% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 150 | 15.6 | 1.02 | -4% |
| Public order | 83 | 8.6 | 1.30 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 8.4 | 1.02 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 58 | 6.0 | 0.89 | +7% |
| Other theft | 56 | 5.8 | 0.91 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 36 | 3.7 | 0.76 | +50% |
| Burglary | 35 | 3.6 | 1.03 | +94% |
| Drugs | 21 | 2.2 | 0.67 | -12% |
| Other crime | 20 | 2.1 | 0.99 | +25% |
| Robbery | 13 | 1.4 | 1.00 | +550% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.1 | 1.18 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.6 | 0.37 | +100% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.51 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horley Central & South
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horley Central & South recorded 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (31.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 34.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horley Central & South
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horley Central & South recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 17.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horley Central & South
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horley Central & South recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 9.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horley Central & South
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horley Central & South recorded 81 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horley Central & South
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horley Central & South recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horley Central & South
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horley Central & South recorded 56 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horley Central & South
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horley Central & South recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horley Central & South
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horley Central & South recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 94% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horley Central & South
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horley Central & South recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horley Central & South
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horley Central & South recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horley Central & South
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horley Central & South recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 550% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horley Central & South
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horley Central & South recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 57% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horley Central & South
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horley Central & South recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horley Central & South
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horley Central & South recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Horley Central & South, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horley Central & South.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horley Central & South |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley West & Sidlow | 624 | 50.7 | -45% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 690 | 61.9 | -32% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,340 | 108.0 | +18% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 508 | 50.9 | -44% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 226 | 25.7 | -72% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +19% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | -7% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | -4% |
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 Horley Central & South over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near High Street | 74 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 73 |
| On or near Consort Way | 61 |
| On or near Massetts Road | 46 |
| On or near Brookwood Park | 29 |
| On or near Peeks Brook Lane | 24 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 21 |
| On or near Victoria Close | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horley Central & South 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 | 274 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 260 | 29.6% |
| Not recorded | 150 | 17.1% |
| Under investigation | 88 | 10.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 30 | 3.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 29 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 17 | 1.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 9 | 1.0% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Horley Central & South has an estimated population of 9,604. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horley Central & South sits in decile 6.2, close to the middle. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horley Central & South |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 17.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 10.5% |
| Private rented homes | 24.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.2 |
Is Horley Central & South a safe place to live?
Horley Central & South recorded 91.4 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 Horley Central & South?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 304 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (150).
Is crime in Horley Central & South going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horley Central & South was down 2% on the year before: 878 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 893 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horley Central & South?
Horley Central & South 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 Horley Central & South. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.