Total Crime Rate
32.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Skipton Way area has the 31st lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 166th 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 Skipton Way (RH6 8LW) in the last 12 months was 32.9 per 1,000 residents and was 62.3% 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 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Public order ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 23.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Skipton Way (RH6 8LW), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Petrol Station, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Skipton Way (10 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 | Vehicle crime | Cranbourne Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Sarel Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Bonehurst Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Bonehurst Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Skipton Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Skipton Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sarel Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Sarel Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Field Bank | Under investigation |
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