Crime in Nork: statistics, rates and trends
384 crimes were recorded in Nork in the 12 months to August 2026, 39.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 19% on the year before.
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (127), anti-social behaviour (55) and criminal damage and arson (45) made up 59% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Nork | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 384 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 39.2 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +19% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,798 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Nork peaked in the year to August 2019 (578 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (322). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 32%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 384 | 39.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 322 | 32.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 406 | 41.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 391 | 39.9 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 407 | 41.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 519 | 53.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 578 | 59.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 578 | 59.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 563 | 57.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 24 |
| July 2026 | 40 |
| June 2026 | 31 |
| May 2026 | 45 |
| April 2026 | 44 |
| March 2026 | 32 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 27 |
| December 2025 | 26 |
| November 2025 | 32 |
| October 2025 | 26 |
| September 2025 | 35 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and public order (65% below) and anti-social behaviour (63% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 23 to 37 and criminal damage and arson rose from 28 to 45, while public order fell from 43 to 23.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 127 | 13.0 | 34.2 | +28% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 55 | 5.6 | 15.4 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.6 | 6.7 | +61% |
| Other theft | 37 | 3.8 | 6.4 | +61% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.6 | 5.0 | +21% |
| Public order | 23 | 2.3 | 6.7 | -47% |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.6 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 15 | 1.5 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.0 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 3 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 1 | 0.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods has a higher crime rate than Nork.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Nork |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead Village | 726 | 79.8 | +104% |
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | 805 | 75.3 | +92% |
| Chipstead, Kingswood & Woodmansterne | 444 | 44.5 | +14% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | +8% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | +113% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +126% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | +113% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +180% |
The 10 locations below account for 46% of the crime recorded in Nork over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (62).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 62 |
| On or near Picquets Way | 19 |
| On or near Eastgate | 16 |
| On or near Nork Rise | 16 |
| On or near Fir Tree Close | 12 |
| On or near Mulberry Gate | 12 |
| On or near Reigate Road | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Birch Close | 8 |
| On or near Burgh Wood | 8 |
Of the 329 crimes in Nork with a recorded outcome, 41% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 55 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 135 | 41.0% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 103 | 31.3% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 34 | 10.3% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 4.9% | 4.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 3.0% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 9 | 2.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 2.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 5 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
Nork has an estimated population of 9,798 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (5.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (4.4%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (7.5%, against 20.3%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Nork average decile 9.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Nork | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 24.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.3% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 26.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 5.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 88.1% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 4.4% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 7.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Nork a safe place to live?
Nork recorded 39.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,479th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Nork?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 127 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (55).
Is crime in Nork going up or down?
Recorded crime in Nork was up 19% on the year before: 384 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 322 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Nork?
About 9,798 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 24% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Nork?
Nork 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.