Crime Rate in Town: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Town

The total recorded crimes in Town, Epsom and Ewell, UK in July 2025 are around 159 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Town crime rate of 0.55 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Town, encompassing approximately 289,355 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (46) incidents (-23.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (27) incidents (-6.90% decrease)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Town Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 18
  • Epsom with total crimes: 11
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10

How safe is Town?

To understand the safety of Town, we need to analyze Town crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Epsom and Ewell:

    • In 2024, Town reported a higher crime volume than the Epsom and Ewell average, with 1,908 crimes compared to 533. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Epsom and Ewell.

    • In 2023, Town experienced a greater number of crimes than the Epsom and Ewell average, with 1,290 crimes compared to 421. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Town witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Epsom and Ewell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epsom and Ewell, Town has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Town Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Town has recorded 159 crimes with crime rate of 0.12 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Epsom and Ewell, UK

In 2024, the total Town crimes were 1,908. The crime rate of Town in 2024 was 31.92 (year) or 2.66 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Epsom and Ewell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Town were around 1,290 crimes with yearly crime rate of 26.22 (year) or 2.19 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Epsom and Ewell.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)CrimesRank (Town)
Court76 21,076 2651 2
Ewell48 5529 4482 3
Ruxley60 3628 3474 4
Stamford52 4459 5370 7
West Ewell28 8459 6392 5
Woodcote28 7417 7376 6
Ewell Court35 6269 10249 11
College25 9313 8305 8
Nonsuch15 11233 11293 9
Stoneleigh16 10304 9253 10
Cuddington14 12192 12204 12
Auriol12 13146 13128 13

Town Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 46 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 27 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (60 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (31 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (47 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (18 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (51 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (31 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 53 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 40 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 55 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 21 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (31 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (28 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (21 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (46 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (43 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20253
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 202414
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 31 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20252
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20254
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 539 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 44.92 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202546
June 202560
May 202547
April 202535
March 202551
February 202553
January 202536
December 202455
November 202442
October 202443
September 202428
August 202443

A total of 31 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20244
September 20242
August 20245

A total of 189 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202516
May 202517
April 202511
March 202518
February 202512
January 202516
December 202419
November 202416
October 202410
September 202421
August 202417

A total of 63 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20257
May 20252
April 20252
March 202514
February 20256
January 20256
December 20244
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242

A total of 116 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202513
May 202511
April 202510
March 202511
February 20258
January 20258
December 20246
November 20249
October 20249
September 202413
August 20246

A total of 103 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 20259
March 202513
February 20256
January 202510
December 202410
November 202411
October 20249
September 20243
August 202412

A total of 287 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.92 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202516
June 202531
May 202534
April 202516
March 202531
February 202540
January 202520
December 202421
November 202436
October 20249
September 202415
August 202418

A total of 92 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202514
May 202510
April 20252
March 202513
February 20257
January 20256
December 20247
November 20249
October 202411
September 20241
August 20246

A total of 17 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20244

A total of 289 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202527
June 202529
May 202515
April 202518
March 202521
February 202515
January 202514
December 202417
November 202435
October 202431
September 202421
August 202446

A total of 38 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20255
May 20254
April 20252
March 20254
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20247
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20252
February 20255
December 20242
October 20242
September 20242

High Crime Locations Town in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Town postcode area is presented below.

1. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total18
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
Shoplifting2
Theft from the person2
Other crime1
Public order1
2. Epsom (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Other theft2
Public order2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
4. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Other theft1
Public order1
5. Nightclub (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
6. Adelphi Road (Map)
Total8
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Robbery1
7. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime3
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Waterloo Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1

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