Crime in Redhill West & Wray Common: statistics, rates and trends
957 crimes were recorded in Redhill West & Wray Common in the 12 months to August 2026, 83.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Redhill West & Wray Common
- Questions about crime in Redhill West & Wray Common
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (394), anti-social behaviour (115) and public order (82) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,720th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Redhill West & Wray Common | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 957 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 83.6 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 11,442 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Redhill West & Wray Common peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,128 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (915). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 11%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 957 | 83.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,070 | 93.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,022 | 89.3 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 921 | 80.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 926 | 80.9 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 915 | 80.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,128 | 98.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,035 | 90.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,074 | 93.9 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 86 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Redhill West & Wray Common recorded notably more drugs (84% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (68% below) and vehicle crime (38% below). On the year before, burglary rose from 20 to 32, while shoplifting fell from 52 to 31 and criminal damage and arson fell from 95 to 66.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 394 | 34.4 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 115 | 10.1 | 15.4 | -16% |
| Public order | 82 | 7.2 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Drugs | 69 | 6.0 | 3.3 | -4% |
| Other theft | 67 | 5.9 | 6.4 | -11% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 66 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 3.1 | 5.0 | -3% |
| Burglary | 32 | 2.8 | 3.6 | +60% |
| Shoplifting | 31 | 2.7 | 8.5 | -40% |
| Other crime | 23 | 2.0 | 2.1 | -12% |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 1.0 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 11 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.9 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Redhill West & Wray Common; 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 Redhill West & Wray Common |
|---|---|---|---|
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +31% |
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -70% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +6% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,333 | 107.4 | +28% |
| South Park & Woodhatch | 496 | 49.7 | -41% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | 0% |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | 462 | 42.4 | -49% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 700 | 62.8 | -25% |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Redhill West & Wray Common over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (81).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 81 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 54 |
| On or near Furze Close | 49 |
| On or near High Street | 40 |
| On or near Holland Close | 36 |
| On or near Clarendon Road | 29 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 27 |
| On or near Fulbourne Close | 26 |
| On or near Timperley Gardens | 26 |
| On or near Nash Drive | 24 |
Of the 842 crimes in Redhill West & Wray Common with a recorded outcome, 28% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.8% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 115 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 340 | 40.4% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 237 | 28.1% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 98 | 11.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 44 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 5.0% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 32 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.4% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 4 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
Redhill West & Wray Common has an estimated population of 11,442 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (46%, against 34%) and fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Redhill West & Wray Common average decile 7.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Redhill West & Wray Common | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.3% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 46.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 61.4% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 17.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 20.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Redhill West & Wray Common a safe place to live?
Redhill West & Wray Common recorded 83.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,720th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were drugs.
What is the most common crime in Redhill West & Wray Common?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 394 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (115).
Is crime in Redhill West & Wray Common going up or down?
Recorded crime in Redhill West & Wray Common was down 11% on the year before: 957 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,070 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Redhill West & Wray Common?
About 11,442 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Redhill West & Wray Common?
Redhill West & Wray Common 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.