Crime in Redhill East: statistics, rates and trends
1,118 crimes were recorded in Redhill East in the 12 months to August 2026, 109.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 25% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Redhill East at a glance
- Crime trends in Redhill East
- Types of crime in Redhill East
- Redhill East compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redhill East
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redhill East
- Demographics of Redhill East
- Questions about crime in Redhill East
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (350), anti-social behaviour (211) and shoplifting (130) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,014th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Redhill East | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,118 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 109.8 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,178 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Redhill East of any year here (1,118 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 3%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,118 | 109.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 892 | 87.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,101 | 108.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,114 | 109.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,022 | 100.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 664 | 65.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,047 | 102.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,024 | 100.6 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,082 | 106.3 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 80 |
| July 2026 | 114 |
| June 2026 | 87 |
| May 2026 | 81 |
| April 2026 | 97 |
| March 2026 | 93 |
| February 2026 | 83 |
| January 2026 | 108 |
| December 2025 | 104 |
| November 2025 | 90 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 80 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redhill East recorded notably more robbery (59% above the national rate), public order (52% above the national rate) and shoplifting (51% above the national rate). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 121 to 211 and other theft rose from 41 to 70.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 350 | 34.4 | 34.2 | +15% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 211 | 20.7 | 15.4 | +74% |
| Shoplifting | 130 | 12.8 | 8.5 | +48% |
| Public order | 103 | 10.1 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 8.4 | 6.7 | +29% |
| Other theft | 70 | 6.9 | 6.4 | +71% |
| Drugs | 48 | 4.7 | 3.3 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 47 | 4.6 | 5.0 | +12% |
| Robbery | 22 | 2.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Burglary | 16 | 1.6 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 1.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 9 | 0.9 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 8 | 0.8 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 7 | 0.7 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Redhill East has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest neighbourhoods.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redhill East |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | -24% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -77% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,333 | 107.4 | -2% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | -24% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | -19% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 496 | 49.7 | -55% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | -61% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 700 | 62.8 | -43% |
The 10 locations below account for 62% of the crime recorded in Redhill East over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Bus/Coach Station” (312).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 312 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 116 |
| On or near Frenches Road | 47 |
| On or near Thornton Side | 46 |
| On or near London Road South | 42 |
| On or near The Moors | 35 |
| On or near Redhill | 31 |
| On or near Ladbroke Road | 29 |
| On or near Ormside Way | 19 |
| On or near Heather Close | 17 |
Of the 907 crimes in Redhill East with a recorded outcome, 35% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 6.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 211 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 314 | 34.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 291 | 32.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 95 | 10.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 61 | 6.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 57 | 6.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 5.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 17 | 1.9% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.2% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Redhill East has an estimated population of 10,178 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (9.1%, against 17.1%), more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%) and a younger population (11%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redhill East average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redhill East | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 11.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 70.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 13.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 48.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 11.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 62.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redhill East a safe place to live?
Redhill East recorded 109.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,014th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were robbery and public order.
What is the most common crime in Redhill East?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 350 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (211).
Is crime in Redhill East going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill East was up 25% on the year before: 1,118 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 892 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redhill East?
About 10,178 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 11% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redhill East?
Redhill East 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.