Epsom Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom’s crime rate in September 2024 stood at 7.4 per 1,000 residents, 3.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a mixed picture of crime trends, with some categories showing significant fluctuations. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 29.7% of all reported crimes, making them the most prevalent category, though they remain 16% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.3%, but this category is 20% above the UK average, a disparity that may be linked to local social dynamics. Public order offences also rose sharply, 61% above the national average, possibly influenced by the start of the academic term and associated events. The seasonal context of September—marked by back-to-school activities and university freshers—likely contributes to these patterns. While the overall rate is relatively low, the marked increases in drug-related crimes and theft from the person suggest areas for vigilance. These trends may be exacerbated by the influx of students and the associated changes in local behaviour, though further analysis would be required to confirm such connections. The data also highlights a decline in vehicle crime, which fell by 50% compared to the previous month, reflecting reduced summer-related incidents. Overall, Epsom’s crime profile in September 2024 illustrates both the stability of its overall rate and the volatility of specific categories, warranting continued monitoring.

September 2024 marked a sharp rise in drug-related crimes, which increased by 500% compared to August, jumping from one reported incident to six. This spike, while statistically significant, remains below the UK average for drug offences. Concurrently, other crime and theft from the person both saw 200% and 200% increases respectively, with the latter doubling from two to six incidents. These surges may reflect heightened activity during the university freshers' period. In contrast, anti-social behaviour fell by 52.4%, a steep decline that may be linked to the start of the academic term and reduced late-night events. Vehicle crime also dropped by 50%, due to seasonal changes and fewer summer-related incidents. However, public order offences and other crime types remain above UK averages, indicating persistent challenges in specific areas of law enforcement.

Epsom’s crime rate in September 2024 dropped by 19.4% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.2 to 7.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as the transition from summer to autumn often sees reduced outdoor activity and fewer late-night gatherings. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately nine crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. Over the course of September, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 135 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the overall exposure to crime. While this rate remains slightly below the UK average, the drop from the prior month suggests a temporary respite in certain crime trends. However, the distribution of crime types shows notable shifts, with some categories rising sharply while others declined, reflecting complex local dynamics rather than a uniform trend.