Total Crime Rate
22.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
6.7 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Whittaker Drive area has the 21st lowest crime rate of 85 local areas in Horley Central & South , and the 95th lowest crime rate of 444 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 Whittaker Drive (RH6 9FB) in the last 12 months was 22.3 per 1,000 residents and was 72.7% 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 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -40.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 6.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -54.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Whittaker Drive (RH6 9FB), the main crime hotspot is near Oakside Court. Police recorded 9 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Criminal damage and arson | Coppice Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Coppice Lane | — |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | Coppice Lane | — |
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