Crime in East Horsley: statistics, rates and trends
207 crimes were recorded in East Horsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in East Horsley at a glance
- Crime trends in East Horsley
- Types of crime in East Horsley
- East Horsley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within East Horsley
- Streets with the most crime in East Horsley
- What happened after crimes were reported in East Horsley
- Population and deprivation in East Horsley
- Questions about crime in East Horsley
- About this data
207 crimes were recorded in East Horsley in the 12 months to July 2026, 35.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 29% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 66 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, East Horsley has the 1,366th highest crime rate.
| Measure | East Horsley | Guildford | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 207 | 12,341 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 35.2 | 81.5 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +29% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 5,886 | 151,359 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in East Horsley was highest in the year to July 2018 (244 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (161). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 207 | 35.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 161 | 27.4 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 176 | 29.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 170 | 28.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 161 | 27.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 202 | 34.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 213 | 36.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 203 | 34.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 244 | 41.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 26 |
| June 2026 | 24 |
| May 2026 | 11 |
| April 2026 | 14 |
| March 2026 | 21 |
| February 2026 | 22 |
| January 2026 | 14 |
| December 2025 | 14 |
| November 2025 | 13 |
| October 2025 | 11 |
| September 2025 | 17 |
| August 2025 | 20 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in East Horsley 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. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+88%) and violence and sexual offences (+20%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 66 | 11.2 | 0.33 | +20% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 47 | 8.0 | 0.52 | +88% |
| Other theft | 20 | 3.4 | 0.53 | +0% |
| Burglary | 19 | 3.2 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 3.2 | 0.66 | +58% |
| Public order | 12 | 2.0 | 0.31 | +0% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 10 | 1.7 | 0.25 | -9% |
| Drugs | 4 | 0.7 | 0.21 | +300% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.5 | 0.62 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +200% |
| Other crime | 2 | 0.3 | 0.16 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.2 | 0.17 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.2 | 0.10 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in East Horsley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. East Horsley recorded 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 31.9% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in East Horsley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. East Horsley recorded 47 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 88% on the year before. It made up 22.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in East Horsley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. East Horsley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 9.7% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in East Horsley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. East Horsley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in East Horsley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. East Horsley recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 9.2% of all crime in the area.
Public order in East Horsley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. East Horsley recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in East Horsley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. East Horsley recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in East Horsley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. East Horsley recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in East Horsley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. East Horsley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in East Horsley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. East Horsley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in East Horsley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. East Horsley recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in East Horsley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. East Horsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in East Horsley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. East Horsley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to East Horsley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to East Horsley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs East Horsley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great Bookham and Fetcham | 957 | 42.4 | +21% |
| Cobham (Elmbridge) | 1,328 | 71.2 | +103% |
| Leatherhead | 1,552 | 122.7 | +249% |
| Byfleet | 821 | 62.1 | +77% |
| Dorking | 1,346 | 79.5 | +126% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,079 | 55.6 | +58% |
| Ashtead | 470 | 31.5 | -10% |
| Hersham | 680 | 47.0 | +34% |
1 areas within East Horsley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Clandon & Horsley had the highest rate (38.2 per 1,000) and Clandon & Horsley the lowest (38.2). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clandon & Horsley | Neighbourhood | 9,029 | 345 | 38.2 |
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 East Horsley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Northcote Road | 20 |
| On or near Kingston Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Station Approach | 12 |
| On or near Parking Area | 10 |
| On or near Farleys Close | 9 |
| On or near Fearn Close | 8 |
| On or near Greta Bank | 6 |
| On or near Honeysuckle Bottom | 6 |
| On or near The Warren | 6 |
| On or near Green Lane | 5 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in East Horsley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 72 | 34.8% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 54 | 26.1% |
| Not recorded | 47 | 22.7% |
| Under investigation | 11 | 5.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 5 | 2.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 5 | 2.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.4% |
| Local resolution | 2 | 1.0% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.5% |
East Horsley has an estimated population of 5,886. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in East Horsley sits in decile 10.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | East Horsley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 55.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.9% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 86.5% |
| Social rented homes | 5.3% |
| Private rented homes | 8.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 10.0 |
Is East Horsley a safe place to live?
East Horsley recorded 35.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than 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 East Horsley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 66 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (47).
Is crime in East Horsley going up or down?
Recorded crime in East Horsley was up 29% on the year before: 207 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 161 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers East Horsley?
East Horsley 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 East Horsley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.