Crime Rates at Chesters, Horley, RH6 8BP

Chesters area has the 28th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 155th lowest crime rate of 440 local areas in Reigate and Banstead .

Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.

The overall crime rate in the area around Chesters (RH6 8BP) in the last 12 months was 31.5 per 1,000 residents and was 63.8% lower than the Horley Central & South average (87.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2024.

Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 20.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 16.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 287.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Chesters (RH6 8BP), the main crime hotspot is near Chaffinch Way. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 8 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.