Total Crime Rate
35.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bay Close area has the 37th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 189th 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 Bay Close (RH6 8LF) in the last 12 months was 35.4 per 1,000 residents and was 59.3% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 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 4 (≈ 11.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 12.3% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bay Close (RH6 8LF), the main crime hotspot is near Meath Green Lane. Police recorded 16 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Horley Central & South| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Meath Green Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meath Green Lane | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Palmer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Palmer Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Palmer Close | — |
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