Epsom Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom’s August 2024 crime rate of 9.2 per 1,000 residents places it 12.2% above the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a figure that reflects persistent challenges in the built-up area. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (32.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (31.0%) and public order offences (8.6%). This mix indicates a focus on interpersonal and community-level issues, with anti-social behaviour far exceeding the UK average by 94%. The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—likely contributes to these trends, as increased tourism and empty homes may heighten opportunities for anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. However, the data also reveals areas of improvement: shoplifting, vehicle crime, and other thefts all fell below UK averages, suggesting that local retail and transport sectors may have effective crime prevention strategies. Violence and sexual offences, though common, remained 12% above the UK average, a disparity that could be linked to Epsom’s population dynamics or the presence of high-traffic areas. The absence of major spikes in property crime, such as burglary or vehicle crime, contrasts with the UK profile, where these categories often dominate. This divergence highlights the need for tailored analysis of Epsom’s specific environment, whether its retail hubs, residential density, or commuter patterns, to understand the underlying drivers of its crime profile. The month’s stability in overall rates, despite seasonal pressures, suggests that local efforts to mitigate crime may be yielding some results, though the challenge of addressing anti-social behaviour remains pressing.

August 2024 saw significant reductions in burglary and theft from the person, with burglary down 61.5% and theft from the person down 60.0% compared to July. These declines, though unexplained by the data, may reflect heightened community awareness or seasonal factors such as increased home occupancy during the summer months. Conversely, anti-social behaviour rose by 22.1%, a 94% increase above the UK average, which could be linked to August’s peak holiday activity and higher foot traffic in public spaces. Criminal damage and arson also increased by 42.1%, tied to the season’s higher prevalence of unoccupied properties or targeted vandalism. Shoplifting remained 30% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Epsom’s retail environment, which may prioritise security measures or have lower footfall compared to other areas. These mixed trends underscore the need for targeted policing and community engagement in high-risk categories like anti-social behaviour.

Epsom's crime rate in August 2024 remained stable compared to July, with a 0.9% increase from 9.1 to 9.2 per 1,000 residents. This suggests continuity in local crime patterns despite seasonal fluctuations. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day, a figure that reflects both the volume and distribution of incidents across the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 109 residents, a monthly exposure rate that contextualises the scale of crime relative to the population of 36,950. This figure is useful for residents assessing risk, though it does not account for variations in individual neighbourhoods or personal circumstances. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the UK average, which stood at 8.2 per 1,000, highlighting Epsom’s distinct position in the national crime profile. While the rate is higher than the UK average, the monthly exposure figure provides a tangible measure of how crime impacts daily life in the area.