Total Crime Rate
55.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Chaffinch Way area has the 31st highest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 183rd highest 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 Chaffinch Way (RH6 8HJ) in the last 12 months was 55.6 per 1,000 residents and was 36.2% 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 16 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs with 1 case , down -83.3% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Drugs ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 29.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -23.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Chaffinch Way (RH6 8HJ), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Chaffinch Way, where police recorded 16 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Anderson Way (9 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Horley Central & South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meath Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Grove Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Hurst Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Downe Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaffinch Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chaffinch Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Bullfinch Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Charm Close | Under investigation |
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