Total Crime Rate
13.5 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Blanford Road area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 86 local areas in Earlswood & Whitebushes , and the 41st lowest crime rate of 440 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 Blanford Road (RH2 7DR) in the last 12 months was 13.5 per 1,000 residents and was 87.1% lower than the Earlswood & Whitebushes average (103.9 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 400.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 13.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -26.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Blanford Road (RH2 7DR), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Fir Tree Walk, where police recorded 7 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near B2034 (4 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Earlswood & Whitebushes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fitzroy Place | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Cronks Hill | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Fir Tree Walk | Under investigation |
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