Horley West vs Merstham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Horley West vs Merstham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Horley West safer than Merstham?
Horley West has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 831 crimes in the last 12 months. Merstham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,046 crimes. Merstham scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Horley West vs Merstham?
Horley West shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.2% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Merstham shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Horley West and Merstham?
In Horley West, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (368 incidents). In Merstham, it is Violent Crime (343 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Horley West and Merstham?
Horley West recorded 142 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merstham recorded 211. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.
How do violent crime levels compare in Horley West vs Merstham?
Violent crime in Horley West totalled 368 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 343 in Merstham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Horley West and Merstham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Horley West recorded 775 crimes (now 831, a change of +7.2%). Merstham recorded 1,002 crimes previously (now 1,046, +4.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Horley West and Merstham?
The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Horley West has a resolution rate of 19.4% and Merstham has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Horley West and Merstham?
Horley West falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Merstham is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.
What data is used to compare Horley West and Merstham?
CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.
Can I see Horley West or Merstham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Horley West and Merstham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.