Total Crime Rate
130.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Howard Close area has the 5th highest crime rate of 47 local areas in Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton , and the 55th highest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Howard Close (KT20 7QF) in the last 12 months was 130.7 per 1,000 residents and was 194.2% higher than the Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton average (44.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 24 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 79.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -38.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Howard Close (KT20 7QF), the main crime hotspot is near Chequers Close. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Chequers Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Howard Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Howard Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chequers Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Chequers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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