Crime in Horley East & Salfords: statistics, rates and trends
700 crimes were recorded in Horley East & Salfords in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Horley East & Salfords
- Questions about crime in Horley East & Salfords
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (277), public order (101) and criminal damage and arson (85) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Horley East & Salfords | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 700 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.8 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,152 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Horley East & Salfords peaked in the year to August 2025 (760 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (581). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 700 | 62.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 760 | 68.1 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 756 | 67.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 588 | 52.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 697 | 62.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 629 | 56.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 662 | 59.4 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 581 | 52.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 584 | 52.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 70 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Horley East & Salfords recorded notably more public order (36% above the national rate), and notably less anti-social behaviour (60% below) and vehicle crime (44% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 63 to 85 and public order rose from 87 to 101, while other theft fell from 60 to 41 and vehicle crime fell from 41 to 31.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 277 | 24.8 | 34.2 | -17% |
| Public order | 101 | 9.1 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 69 | 6.2 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Other theft | 41 | 3.7 | 6.4 | -32% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.8 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Drugs | 27 | 2.4 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 1.5 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
5 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Horley East & Salfords; 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 Horley East & Salfords |
|---|---|---|---|
| Horley West & Sidlow | 614 | 49.9 | -21% |
| Horley Central & South | 908 | 94.5 | +51% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,333 | 107.4 | +71% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 496 | 49.7 | -21% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -60% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +75% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | +33% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +41% |
The 10 locations below account for 55% of the crime recorded in Horley East & Salfords over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “White Lodge Gardens” (171).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near White Lodge Gardens | 171 |
| On or near Benhams Drive | 73 |
| On or near Brighton Road | 30 |
| On or near Skipton Way | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 22 |
| On or near Park View Road | 12 |
| On or near Reigate Road | 12 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 12 |
| On or near St George'S Road | 12 |
| On or near Grassmere | 11 |
Of the 631 crimes in Horley East & Salfords with a recorded outcome, 24% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.9% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 69 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 226 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 151 | 23.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 15.2% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 56 | 8.9% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 39 | 6.2% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 34 | 5.4% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 2.2% | 3.1% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.0% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 2 | 0.3% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Horley East & Salfords has an estimated population of 11,152 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (4.9%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%) and fewer students (4.4%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horley East & Salfords average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Horley East & Salfords | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.9% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 67.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.0% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.2% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.4% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 37.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.9% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horley East & Salfords a safe place to live?
Horley East & Salfords recorded 62.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,509th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were public order.
What is the most common crime in Horley East & Salfords?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 277 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (101).
Is crime in Horley East & Salfords going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horley East & Salfords was down 8% on the year before: 700 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 760 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horley East & Salfords?
About 11,152 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horley East & Salfords?
Horley East & Salfords 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.