Crime Rate in Epsom and Ewell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Epsom and Ewell

The total recorded crimes in Epsom and Ewell, UK in May 2025 are around 531 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Epsom and Ewell crime rate of 6.56 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 Epsom and Ewell, encompassing approximately 80,937 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (179) incidents (10.49% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (97) incidents (-2.02% decrease)
  • Public order: (43) incidents (34.38% increase)
Epsom and Ewell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 21
  • Theatre/Concert Hall with total crimes: 15
  • Hospital with total crimes: 14

Epsom and Ewell Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Epsom and Ewell?

To understand the safety of Epsom and Ewell, we need to analyze Epsom and Ewell crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Epsom and Ewell has recorded 6,933 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 85.66 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 189 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is safer than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 5,467 crimes with a crime rate of 67.55, ranking it 258 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Epsom and Ewell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Surrey average, with 6933 crimes compared to 8696.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Epsom and Ewell witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Epsom and Ewell had fewer crimes than the Surrey average, with 5,467 crimes compared to 7,815. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the city within the region that year. Furthermore, Epsom and Ewell witnessed more crimes than 10 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Epsom and Ewell is considered safer compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Epsom and Ewell has a lower crime rate in 2024.

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

Epsom and Ewell Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Town (156 crimes), and the safest, Nonsuch (9 crimes), is 147 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Epsom and Ewell.

Similarly, the area of Epsom Town (145 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Stoneleigh & Auriol (23 crimes), with a difference of 122 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Epsom and Ewell.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Town156
Court81
Ruxley48
West Ewell44
Stamford42

Safest Wards:

Ewell Court22
Cuddington15
Stoneleigh13
Auriol10
Nonsuch9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Epsom Town145
Horton & Manor Park97
Epsom North63
Ruxley Lane56
Epsom Downs & Common44

Safest Areas:

Epsom Downs & Common44
Ewell East42
West Ewell34
Worcester Park West27
Stoneleigh & Auriol23

Epsom and Ewell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Epsom and Ewell has recorded 531 crimes with crime rate of 6.56 ranking 228th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 8 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Epsom and Ewell crimes were 6,933. The crime rate of Epsom and Ewell in 2024 was 85.66 (year) or 7.14 (month) ranking it 189 danzarous in the UK. Epsom and Ewell ranked 7 in terms of total crimes and 4 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Epsom and Ewell were around 5,467 crimes with yearly crime rate of 67.55 (year) or 5.63 (month) ranking 258 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Epsom and Ewell ranked 11 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 7 as per crime rate of Epsom and Ewell

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2
Spelthorne906 110,809 19,089 1

Epsom and Ewell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (179 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (97 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (162 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (99 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (170 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (84 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 157 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 53 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (152 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (59 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 194 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 67 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (164 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (97 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (168 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (151 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (139 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (90 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (176 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (138 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 153 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 129 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (346 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (298 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20251
March 20253
February 20257
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20248
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 506 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202538
April 202539
March 202548
February 202532
January 202539
December 202435
November 202443
October 202450
September 202438
August 202443
July 202437
June 202464

A total of 500 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202540
April 202521
March 202545
February 202549
January 202536
December 202435
November 202453
October 202435
September 202426
August 202426
July 202428
June 2024106

A total of 434 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202536
April 202530
March 202554
February 202529
January 202534
December 202421
November 202442
October 202442
September 202421
August 202432
July 202429
June 202464

A total of 452 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202531
March 202536
February 202530
January 202531
December 202431
November 202445
October 202435
September 202435
August 202427
July 202441
June 202476

A total of 74 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 202411
October 20248
September 20247
August 20245
July 20246
June 202414

A total of 2160 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 180.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 346 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025179
April 2025162
March 2025170
February 2025157
January 2025152
December 2024194
November 2024164
October 2024168
September 2024139
August 2024176
July 2024153
June 2024346

A total of 176 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202513
March 202522
February 202511
January 202516
December 202416
November 202411
October 202413
September 20249
August 20244
July 202420
June 202430

A total of 55 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20253
March 20255
February 20257
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 20245
September 20246
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 256 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 20258
March 202522
February 202524
January 202519
December 202424
November 202426
October 202433
September 202412
August 202419
July 202429
June 202418

A total of 561 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 74 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202543
April 202532
March 202542
February 202539
January 202539
December 202446
November 202446
October 202458
September 202448
August 202444
July 202450
June 202474

A total of 1362 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 298 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202597
April 202599
March 202584
February 202553
January 202559
December 202467
November 202497
October 2024151
September 202490
August 2024138
July 2024129
June 2024298

A total of 145 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202511
March 202510
February 20259
January 202514
December 20246
November 202418
October 202410
September 202417
August 20249
July 202410
June 202422

A total of 76 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20255
February 20251
January 20254
December 20248
November 20242
October 202413
September 20247
August 20245
July 20247
June 202414

High Crime Locations Epsom and Ewell in May 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences6
Public order5
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences8
Anti-social behaviour4
Shoplifting1
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Hospital (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences10
Drugs2
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
4. Theatre/Concert Hall (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences4
Theft from the person1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting4
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Theft from the person1
Public order1
6. Court Lane (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Robbery1
Public order1
Criminal damage and arson1

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