Total Crime Rate
22.9 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
13.1 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Powell Close area has the 22nd lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 98th lowest crime rate of 444 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 Powell Close (RH6 8SF) in the last 12 months was 22.9 per 1,000 residents and was 72.0% lower than the Horley Central & South average (81.8 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 Anti-social behaviour with 3 cases , down -25.0% compared to 2025. All major crime categories fell. The sharpest drop was Violent crimes ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 13.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -42.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -43.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Powell Close (RH6 8SF), the main crime hotspot is near Chaffinch Way. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 9 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other crime | Meath Gardens | Further action is not in the public interest |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Arne Grove | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Bullfinch Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Drugs | Meath Gardens | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Meath Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Mill Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Vehicle crime | Chaffinch Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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