Epsom Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom’s crime rate in July 2025 reached 9.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 5.8% above the UK average. This figure, while slightly elevated, reflects a combination of local factors and seasonal dynamics. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 33.9% of all reported incidents — a rate 2% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 18.8%, with public order offences contributing 7.4% of total crimes. These patterns align with Epsom’s character as a mixed urban-rural area with a significant retail and community hub presence, which may contribute to higher rates of public disorder and interpersonal conflict. The summer months, with schools out and festivals in full swing, likely amplify such incidents. Bicycle theft emerged as a stark outlier, with a rate 275% above the UK average, potentially linked to increased cycling during warmer weather or vulnerabilities in local bike storage infrastructure. While property crimes constituted 30% of all incidents, violent crimes dominated the profile, underscoring the need for targeted community engagement strategies. This data may also highlight the influence of transient populations drawn to Epsom’s summer events, which could temporarily elevate certain crime types. The seasonal context — peak tourism, outdoor festivals, and extended daylight hours — likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, though the exact mechanisms remain to be explored through further analysis.

July 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with bicycle theft surging by 71.4% to 12 incidents — a rate 275% above the UK average. This spike, coupled with a 71.4% increase in 'other crime', suggests emerging trends that may relate to summer-specific activities or unaddressed vulnerabilities. Conversely, theft from the person dropped by 71.4% to just 2 incidents, potentially reflecting increased public awareness or seasonal deterrence factors. The most striking outlier was the 100% rise in possession of weapons, moving from zero to four incidents. This category, though small in volume, was 25% above the UK average and may indicate isolated incidents or targeted enforcement. Meanwhile, shoplifting fell by 44.1%, linked to increased police presence or changes in retail security measures during the summer months.

Epsom's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 9.1 per 1,000 residents, an 18.7% decrease from the previous month's rate of 11.2. This reduction, while significant, still places the area 5.8% above the UK average. On a daily basis, 11 crimes were reported over the 31 days, reflecting a steady but manageable pace of incidents. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 110 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of crime within the local population. This rate, though lower than the prior month, suggests that while trends may be shifting, the area remains slightly above the national benchmark. The population context further highlights that crime is distributed across Epsom’s 36,950 residents in a way that may align with local patterns, such as seasonal activity or community-specific factors.