Crime in Horley East & Salfords: statistics, rates and trends
690 crimes were recorded in Horley East & Salfords in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horley East & Salfords at a glance
- Crime trends in Horley East & Salfords
- Types of crime in Horley East & Salfords
- Horley East & Salfords compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Horley East & Salfords
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horley East & Salfords
- Population and deprivation in Horley East & Salfords
- Questions about crime in Horley East & Salfords
- About this data
690 crimes were recorded in Horley East & Salfords in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 10% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 276 reports (40% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Horley East & Salfords has the 2,520th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horley East & Salfords | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 690 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.9 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,152 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horley East & Salfords was highest in the year to July 2025 (767 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (558). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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 | 690 | 61.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 767 | 68.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 739 | 66.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 590 | 52.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 687 | 61.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 646 | 57.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 673 | 60.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 558 | 50.0 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 588 | 52.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 65 |
| June 2026 | 55 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 40 |
| February 2026 | 55 |
| January 2026 | 63 |
| December 2025 | 53 |
| November 2025 | 61 |
| October 2025 | 82 |
| September 2025 | 59 |
| August 2025 | 60 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horley East & Salfords 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 criminal damage and arson (+38%) and public order (+21%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-48%) and vehicle crime (-31%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 24.7 | 0.72 | -17% |
| Public order | 99 | 8.9 | 1.34 | +21% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 7.5 | 1.11 | +38% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 70 | 6.3 | 0.41 | -10% |
| Other theft | 44 | 3.9 | 0.62 | -25% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.6 | 0.53 | -31% |
| Drugs | 26 | 2.3 | 0.71 | -21% |
| Burglary | 21 | 1.9 | 0.53 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 14 | 1.3 | 0.15 | -48% |
| Other crime | 13 | 1.2 | 0.55 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.7 | 0.74 | -27% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.44 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 0.11 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horley East & Salfords
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horley East & Salfords recorded 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 40.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horley East & Salfords
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horley East & Salfords recorded 99 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horley East & Salfords
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horley East & Salfords recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 38% on the year before. It made up 12.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horley East & Salfords
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horley East & Salfords recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 10.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horley East & Salfords
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horley East & Salfords recorded 44 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 25% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horley East & Salfords
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horley East & Salfords recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horley East & Salfords
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horley East & Salfords recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horley East & Salfords
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horley East & Salfords recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horley East & Salfords
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horley East & Salfords recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 48% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horley East & Salfords
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horley East & Salfords recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horley East & Salfords
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horley East & Salfords recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horley East & Salfords
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horley East & Salfords 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horley East & Salfords
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horley East & Salfords recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Horley East & Salfords, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horley East & Salfords.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horley East & Salfords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley West & Sidlow | 624 | 50.7 | -18% |
| Horley Central & South | 878 | 91.4 | +48% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,340 | 108.0 | +75% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 508 | 50.9 | -18% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 226 | 25.7 | -58% |
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +76% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 975 | 85.2 | +38% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | +41% |
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 East & Salfords over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near White Lodge Gardens | 170 |
| On or near Benhams Drive | 71 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 31 |
| On or near Skipton Way | 26 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 17 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 14 |
| On or near Grassmere | 13 |
| On or near Smallmead | 13 |
| On or near Park View Road | 12 |
| On or near Reigate Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horley East & Salfords 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 | 223 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 156 | 22.6% |
| Under investigation | 78 | 11.3% |
| Not recorded | 70 | 10.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 62 | 9.0% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 7.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 3.3% |
| Local resolution | 15 | 2.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% |
Horley East & Salfords has an estimated population of 11,152. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horley East & Salfords sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horley East & Salfords |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is Horley East & Salfords a safe place to live?
Horley East & Salfords recorded 61.9 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 Horley East & Salfords?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (99).
Is crime in Horley East & Salfords going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horley East & Salfords was down 10% on the year before: 690 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 767 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horley East & Salfords?
Horley East & Salfords 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 East & Salfords. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.