Crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead): statistics, rates and trends
1,836 crimes were recorded in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) at a glance
- Crime trends in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- Types of crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- Horley (Reigate and Banstead) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- Streets with the most crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- Population and deprivation in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- Questions about crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- About this data
1,836 crimes were recorded in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) in the 12 months to July 2026, 61.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 744 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Horley (Reigate and Banstead) has the 939th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,836 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 61.2 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 30,007 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) was highest in the year to July 2022 (1,998 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,730). Over the whole period it rose 6%, 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 | 1,836 | 61.2 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,949 | 65.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,892 | 63.1 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,835 | 61.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,998 | 66.6 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,932 | 64.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,944 | 64.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,810 | 60.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,730 | 57.7 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 199 |
| June 2026 | 166 |
| May 2026 | 173 |
| April 2026 | 133 |
| March 2026 | 152 |
| February 2026 | 144 |
| January 2026 | 138 |
| December 2025 | 140 |
| November 2025 | 132 |
| October 2025 | 153 |
| September 2025 | 140 |
| August 2025 | 166 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) 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 burglary (+28%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-21%) and other theft (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 744 | 24.8 | 0.72 | -6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 296 | 9.9 | 0.64 | -6% |
| Public order | 172 | 5.7 | 0.86 | -9% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 4.5 | 0.67 | -1% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 3.7 | 0.44 | -21% |
| Other theft | 109 | 3.6 | 0.57 | -13% |
| Vehicle crime | 73 | 2.4 | 0.49 | -6% |
| Burglary | 59 | 2.0 | 0.56 | +28% |
| Other crime | 48 | 1.6 | 0.76 | +7% |
| Drugs | 41 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -9% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +0% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.5 | 0.37 | +150% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.36 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.2 | 0.14 | +75% |
Violence and sexual offences in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 744 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (24.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 40.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 296 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 16.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 172 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 136 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 150% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 75% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Horley (Reigate and Banstead), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Horley (Reigate and Banstead).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horley (Reigate and Banstead) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne | 493 | 78.4 | +28% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,975 | 88.2 | +44% |
| Reigate | 1,541 | 59.1 | -3% |
| Crawley (Crawley) | 15,945 | 126.7 | +107% |
| South Merstham | 967 | 91.1 | +49% |
| East Grinstead | 1,746 | 62.2 | +2% |
| Dorking | 1,346 | 79.5 | +30% |
| Caterham | 1,841 | 79.7 | +30% |
3 areas within Horley (Reigate and Banstead), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Horley Central & South had the highest rate (91.4 per 1,000) and Horley West & Sidlow the lowest (50.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Central & South | Neighbourhood | 9,604 | 878 | 91.4 |
| Horley East & Salfords | Neighbourhood | 11,152 | 690 | 61.9 |
| Horley West & Sidlow | Neighbourhood | 12,314 | 624 | 50.7 |
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 Horley (Reigate and Banstead) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 110 |
| On or near Parking Area | 88 |
| On or near High Street | 74 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 73 |
| On or near Benhams Drive | 71 |
| On or near Consort Way | 61 |
| On or near Massetts Road | 46 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 38 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 35 |
| On or near Brookwood Park | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) 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 | 641 | 34.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 466 | 25.4% |
| Not recorded | 296 | 16.1% |
| Under investigation | 191 | 10.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 81 | 4.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 58 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 37 | 2.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 27 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) has an estimated population of 30,007. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) sits in decile 7.3, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Horley (Reigate and Banstead) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 62.8% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 |
Is Horley (Reigate and Banstead) a safe place to live?
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 61.2 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 Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 744 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (296).
Is crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) was down 6% on the year before: 1,836 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,949 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) 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 Horley (Reigate and Banstead). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.