Crime Rate in Woodcote: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Woodcote

The total recorded crimes in Woodcote, Epsom and Ewell, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Woodcote crime rate of 3.04 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 Woodcote, encompassing approximately 10,186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (54.55% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Woodcote Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 14
  • Mynn'S Close with total crimes: 3
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 2

How safe is Woodcote?

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

  • Relative to Epsom and Ewell:

    • In 2024, Woodcote demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Epsom and Ewell average, with 417 crimes compared to 533.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Woodcote had fewer crimes than the Epsom and Ewell average, with 376 crimes compared to 421. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Woodcote witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Epsom and Ewell.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Epsom and Ewell, Woodcote has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Woodcote Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Woodcote has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 3.04 ranking 7th out of 12 in the Epsom and Ewell, UK

In 2024, the total Woodcote crimes were 417. The crime rate of Woodcote in 2024 was 40.94 (year) or 3.41 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Epsom and Ewell.

In 2023, the total crimes in Woodcote were around 376 crimes with yearly crime rate of 36.91 (year) or 3.08 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Epsom and Ewell.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Woodcote)CrimesRank (Woodcote)CrimesRank (Woodcote)
Town156 11,908 11,290 1
Court81 21,076 2651 2
Ewell38 6529 4482 3
Ruxley48 3628 3474 4
West Ewell44 4459 6392 5
Stamford42 5459 5370 7
College22 8313 8305 8
Nonsuch9 13233 11293 9
Stoneleigh13 11304 9253 10
Ewell Court22 9269 10249 11
Cuddington15 10192 12204 12
Auriol10 12146 13128 13

Woodcote Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Vehicle crime showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (15 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20252
December 20241
October 20243
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20242
November 20245
October 202412
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 59 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
September 20242
August 20246
July 20248
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 181 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202511
March 202522
February 20259
January 202511
December 202412
November 202410
October 202413
September 202410
August 202415
July 202413
June 202428
May 202410

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.83 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20243
November 20242
October 202411
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 34 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20242
August 20245
July 20245
June 20244
May 20243

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
January 20252
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243

A total of 7 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
June 20244

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20244

High Crime Locations Woodcote in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
2. Mynn'S Close (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Ruthen Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Berkeley Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Woodcote Hurst (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Dorking Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Elizabeth Drive (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Woodcote Close (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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