Crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead): statistics, rates and trends
1,867 crimes were recorded in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) in the 12 months to August 2026, 62.2 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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)
- Demographics of Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- Questions about crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (753), anti-social behaviour (299) and public order (174) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 914th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,867 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 62.2 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 30,007 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) peaked in the year to August 2022 (2,026 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2018 (1,712). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 9%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,867 | 62.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,940 | 64.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,913 | 63.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,809 | 60.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,026 | 67.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,904 | 63.5 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,917 | 63.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,875 | 62.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,712 | 57.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 197 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and drugs (57% below) and shoplifting (57% below) were well below it. On the year before, burglary rose from 40 to 61 and other crime rose from 44 to 54, while shoplifting fell from 149 to 110 and other theft fell from 129 to 102.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 753 | 25.1 | 34.2 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 299 | 10.0 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Public order | 174 | 5.8 | 6.7 | -13% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 136 | 4.5 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 110 | 3.7 | 8.5 | -26% |
| Other theft | 102 | 3.4 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Vehicle crime | 83 | 2.8 | 5.0 | +14% |
| Burglary | 61 | 2.0 | 3.6 | +52% |
| Other crime | 54 | 1.8 | 2.1 | +23% |
| Drugs | 42 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -7% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 16 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 7 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Horley (Reigate and Banstead); the highest is Crawley (Crawley) (126.4 per 1,000) and the lowest Reigate (59.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Horley (Reigate and Banstead) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Copthorne | 486 | 77.3 | +24% |
| Redhill (Reigate and Banstead) | 2,948 | 87.4 | +40% |
| Reigate | 1,550 | 59.4 | -4% |
| Crawley (Crawley) | 15,916 | 126.4 | +103% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +48% |
| East Grinstead | 1,780 | 63.4 | +2% |
| Dorking | 1,343 | 79.3 | +28% |
| Caterham | 1,783 | 77.2 | +24% |
Of the 3 areas within Horley (Reigate and Banstead), Horley Central & South had the highest crime rate (94.5 per 1,000) and Horley West & Sidlow the lowest (49.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Horley Central & South | Neighbourhood | 9,604 | 908 | 94.5 |
| Horley East & Salfords | Neighbourhood | 11,152 | 700 | 62.8 |
| Horley West & Sidlow | Neighbourhood | 12,314 | 614 | 49.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 34% of the crime recorded in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (106).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near High Street | 80 |
| On or near Benhams Drive | 73 |
| On or near Victoria Road | 73 |
| On or near Consort Way | 60 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 48 |
| On or near Massetts Road | 46 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 33 |
| On or near Brookwood Park | 28 |
Of the 1,568 crimes in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) with a recorded outcome, 30% 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 299 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 645 | 41.1% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 475 | 30.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 205 | 13.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 3.8% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 2.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 24 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 15 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) has an estimated population of 30,007 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%), fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Horley (Reigate and Banstead) average decile 7.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Horley (Reigate and Banstead) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 16.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 65.5% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.2% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 19.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 33.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 14.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.7% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 71.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 10.9% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 17.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Horley (Reigate and Banstead) a safe place to live?
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) recorded 62.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 914th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 753 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (299).
Is crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Horley (Reigate and Banstead) was down 4% on the year before: 1,867 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,940 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?
About 30,007 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 16% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Horley (Reigate and Banstead)?
Horley (Reigate and Banstead) 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.