Total Crime Rate
33.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Balcombe Road area has the 34th lowest crime rate of 83 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 170th 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 Balcombe Road (RH6 9AY) in the last 12 months was 33.2 per 1,000 residents and was 61.9% 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 Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 25.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -11.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Balcombe Road (RH6 9AY), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Supermarket, where police recorded 55 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Parking Area (23 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 | The Grove | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Yattendon Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Shoplifting | Supermarket | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Yattendon Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Consort Way East | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Shopping Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Station Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Station Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Station Approach | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Supermarket | Under investigation |
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