Crime Rates at Laxton Gardens, Merstham, Redhill, RH1 3NJ

Laxton Gardens area has the 8th highest crime rate of 18 local areas in Hooley, Merstham & Netherne , and the 133rd highest crime rate of 444 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Laxton Gardens (RH1 3NJ) in the last 12 months was 71.0 per 1,000 residents and was 3.7% lower than the Hooley, Merstham & Netherne average (73.7 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 10 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -33.3% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 37.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -22.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Laxton Gardens (RH1 3NJ), the main crime hotspot is near Hildenley Close. Police recorded 43 crimes here, including 17 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.