Crime in South Park & Woodhatch: statistics, rates and trends
496 crimes were recorded in South Park & Woodhatch in the 12 months to August 2026, 49.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 10% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in South Park & Woodhatch at a glance
- Crime trends in South Park & Woodhatch
- Types of crime in South Park & Woodhatch
- South Park & Woodhatch compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in South Park & Woodhatch
- What happened after crimes were reported in South Park & Woodhatch
- Demographics of South Park & Woodhatch
- Questions about crime in South Park & Woodhatch
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (220), public order (61) and anti-social behaviour (58) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 3,040th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | South Park & Woodhatch | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 496 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 49.7 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -10% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,973 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in South Park & Woodhatch of any year here (496 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 20%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 496 | 49.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 549 | 55.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 538 | 53.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 539 | 54.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 570 | 57.2 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 622 | 62.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 734 | 73.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 639 | 64.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 622 | 62.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 46 |
| July 2026 | 56 |
| June 2026 | 41 |
| May 2026 | 42 |
| April 2026 | 43 |
| March 2026 | 38 |
| February 2026 | 38 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 43 |
| November 2025 | 38 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 38 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (62% below) and criminal damage and arson (51% below) were well below it. On the year before, other theft rose from 38 to 52 and public order rose from 52 to 61, while anti-social behaviour fell from 85 to 58 and criminal damage and arson fell from 39 to 33.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 220 | 22.1 | 34.2 | -5% |
| Public order | 61 | 6.1 | 6.7 | +17% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 58 | 5.8 | 15.4 | -32% |
| Other theft | 52 | 5.2 | 6.4 | +37% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 33 | 3.3 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Burglary | 14 | 1.4 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 14 | 1.4 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 13 | 1.3 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.2 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 11 | 1.1 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than South Park & Woodhatch; 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 South Park & Woodhatch |
|---|---|---|---|
| Meadvale & St John's | 220 | 25.0 | -50% |
| Reigate | 974 | 88.6 | +78% |
| Earlswood & Whitebushes | 1,333 | 107.4 | +116% |
| Redhill West & Wray Common | 957 | 83.6 | +68% |
| Redhill East | 1,118 | 109.8 | +121% |
| Horley West & Sidlow | 614 | 49.9 | 0% |
| Horley East & Salfords | 700 | 62.8 | +26% |
| Hooley, Merstham & Netherne | 985 | 83.4 | +68% |
The 10 locations below account for 38% of the crime recorded in South Park & Woodhatch over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (30).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 30 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 29 |
| On or near Felland Way | 21 |
| On or near Tiler'S Way | 19 |
| On or near Stuart Road | 16 |
| On or near Willow Road | 16 |
| On or near Hornbeam Road | 15 |
| On or near Reeve Road | 14 |
| On or near Trehaven Parade | 14 |
| On or near Sandcross Lane | 13 |
Of the 438 crimes in South Park & Woodhatch with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 58 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 191 | 43.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 131 | 29.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 57 | 13.0% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 3.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 2.3% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 8 | 1.8% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 1.8% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 7 | 1.6% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 1.4% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
South Park & Woodhatch has an estimated population of 9,973 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less private renting (8.9%, against 20.3%), more social housing (26%, against 17%) and fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up South Park & Woodhatch average decile 6.6 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | South Park & Woodhatch | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 23.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.9% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.1% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 35.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.8% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.5% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 25.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.6 | 5.5 (England) |
Is South Park & Woodhatch a safe place to live?
South Park & Woodhatch recorded 49.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 3,040th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in South Park & Woodhatch?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 220 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by public order (61).
Is crime in South Park & Woodhatch going up or down?
Recorded crime in South Park & Woodhatch was down 10% on the year before: 496 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 549 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of South Park & Woodhatch?
About 9,973 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 17% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers South Park & Woodhatch?
South Park & Woodhatch 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.