Crime in Redhill West & Wray Common: statistics, rates and trends
975 crimes were recorded in Redhill West & Wray Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Redhill West & Wray Common at a glance
- Crime trends in Redhill West & Wray Common
- Types of crime in Redhill West & Wray Common
- Redhill West & Wray Common compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Redhill West & Wray Common
- What happened after crimes were reported in Redhill West & Wray Common
- Population and deprivation in Redhill West & Wray Common
- Questions about crime in Redhill West & Wray Common
- About this data
975 crimes were recorded in Redhill West & Wray Common in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 406 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Redhill West & Wray Common has the 1,649th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Redhill West & Wray Common | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 975 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.2 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 11,442 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Redhill West & Wray Common was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,141 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (911). Over the whole period it fell 7%, 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 | 975 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,060 | 92.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,011 | 88.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 911 | 79.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 923 | 80.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 937 | 81.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,141 | 99.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,037 | 90.6 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,045 | 91.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 79 |
| June 2026 | 81 |
| May 2026 | 99 |
| April 2026 | 72 |
| March 2026 | 67 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 79 |
| December 2025 | 69 |
| November 2025 | 93 |
| October 2025 | 90 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 104 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Redhill West & Wray Common 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 drugs, bicycle theft.
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-31%) and shoplifting (-22%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 406 | 35.5 | 1.04 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 118 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -14% |
| Public order | 84 | 7.3 | 1.10 | -22% |
| Drugs | 73 | 6.4 | 1.95 | +9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 67 | 5.9 | 0.86 | -31% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.9 | 0.92 | -9% |
| Shoplifting | 35 | 3.1 | 0.37 | -22% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 0.79 | +68% |
| Vehicle crime | 31 | 2.7 | 0.55 | -21% |
| Other crime | 22 | 1.9 | 0.91 | -15% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 1.27 | +500% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.65 | +100% |
| Possession of weapons | 9 | 0.8 | 0.81 | -31% |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.8 | 0.47 | -10% |
Violence and sexual offences in Redhill West & Wray Common
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (35.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 41.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Redhill West & Wray Common
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 118 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 12.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Redhill West & Wray Common
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Redhill West & Wray Common
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Redhill West & Wray Common
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Redhill West & Wray Common
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 67 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Redhill West & Wray Common
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 3.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Redhill West & Wray Common
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 32 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 68% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Redhill West & Wray Common
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Redhill West & Wray Common
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 15% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Redhill West & Wray Common
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Redhill West & Wray Common
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Redhill West & Wray Common
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Redhill West & Wray Common
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Redhill West & Wray Common, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Redhill West & Wray Common.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Redhill West & Wray Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill East | 1,111 | 109.2 | +28% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 226 | 25.7 | -70% |
| Reigate | 960 | 87.3 | +2% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,340 | 108.0 | +27% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 508 | 50.9 | -40% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 976 | 82.7 | -3% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 479 | 43.9 | -48% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 690 | 61.9 | -27% |
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 Redhill West & Wray Common over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 83 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 65 |
| On or near Furze Close | 44 |
| On or near Holland Close | 37 |
| On or near High Street | 36 |
| On or near Mead Close | 27 |
| On or near Nash Drive | 27 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Clarendon Road | 26 |
| On or near Timperley Gardens | 26 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Redhill West & Wray Common 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 | 363 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 235 | 24.1% |
| Not recorded | 118 | 12.1% |
| Under investigation | 96 | 9.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 50 | 5.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 42 | 4.3% |
| Local resolution | 40 | 4.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.4% |
Redhill West & Wray Common has an estimated population of 11,442. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Redhill West & Wray Common sits in decile 7.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Redhill West & Wray Common |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 63.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 |
Is Redhill West & Wray Common a safe place to live?
Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 85.2 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 Redhill West & Wray Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 406 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (118).
Is crime in Redhill West & Wray Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill West & Wray Common was down 8% on the year before: 975 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,060 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Redhill West & Wray Common?
Redhill West & Wray Common 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 Redhill West & Wray Common. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.