Epsom Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 7.8 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 16.4% above the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This disparity highlights the area’s distinct position within national crime trends, where local factors likely contribute to higher-than-average rates in specific categories. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.5% of all reported incidents. This category alone exceeded the UK average by 19%, with a rate of 2.8 per 1,000 compared to the national figure of 2.4 per 1,000. Shoplifting followed closely, contributing 14.6% of all crimes and standing at 77% above the UK average. These figures may reflect the area’s retail environment, which could include high foot traffic in commercial zones or a concentration of shops that attract opportunistic offenders. Anti-social behaviour, the third most common category, was 7% below the UK average, suggesting a potential success in community-focused policing or local initiatives aimed at reducing public disorder. Seasonal context also plays a role: February, a winter month with low outdoor activity, typically sees a pre-spring lull in some crime types, yet Epsom’s data indicates persistent challenges in violent crime and retail-related offences. The interplay between these factors—seasonal patterns, local retail density, and community dynamics—likely shapes the area’s crime profile more broadly than national averages alone can indicate.

February saw sharp increases in possession of weapons (+500%) and robbery (+200%), with the latter rising from one to three incidents. Shoplifting also climbed by 61.5%, from 26 to 42 cases—a jump that places this category 77% above the UK average. This surge may reflect seasonal patterns, as winter months often see higher retail crime due to increased indoor activity and potential retail security gaps. Conversely, theft from the person fell by 66.7%, from three to one incident, a decline that aligns with reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. Anti-social behaviour remained below the UK average by 7%, suggesting that community engagement initiatives or local enforcement strategies may be having an effect. Violent crime rates—driven largely by violence and sexual offences—stood at 36.5% of all crimes, 19% above the UK average, a figure that deserves closer attention given its disproportionate impact on local safety perceptions.

Epsom's crime rate in February 2025 rose to 7.8 per 1,000 residents, an 11.1% increase from 7.0 per 1,000 in January. This places the area 16.4% above the UK average, a gap that has widened slightly over recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 10 crimes per day in February, reflecting a consistent level of activity despite seasonal lulls. Monthly exposure to crime remains a key metric: over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 128 residents. This rate, while higher than the UK average, is not uniformly distributed across crime types. For example, shoplifting rates are 77% above the UK average, but burglary rates are 26% below. This disparity suggests local factors—such as retail density or community policing efforts—play a role in shaping the area’s crime profile. The population context is also critical: with 36,950 residents, Epsom’s crime statistics must be interpreted through the lens of its demographic mix and spatial characteristics, which differ from both urban and rural benchmarks.