Epsom Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Epsom's crime profile in May 2025, comprising 34.7% of all reported crimes. At 9.0 per 1,000 residents, the area's crime rate is 11.1% above the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a persistent challenge in managing violent incidents. This category's rate of 3.1 per 1,000 is 10% above the UK average, consistent with patterns observed in mixed-use towns where retail and public spaces intersect with residential areas. Anti-social behaviour (16.6% of total crimes) and shoplifting (10.9%) follow closely, with shoplifting's rate of 1.0 per 1,000 being 49% above the UK average. These figures align with Epsom's character as a built-up area with commercial districts and public transport hubs, which may contribute to higher rates of property-related offences. Seasonal factors in May—longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising—likely amplify opportunities for violence and disorder, though this is not explicitly quantified in the data. The breakdown also shows public order offences at 0.8 per 1,000 (38% above UK average), suggesting tensions in areas with high foot traffic or events. While drug-related crimes fell by 37.5% compared to April, the overall balance of violent and property crimes remains skewed toward incidents involving direct harm or confrontation, which may reflect local demographics or policing priorities.

May 2025 saw significant spikes in burglary (+300%), shoplifting (+125%), and robbery (+100%) compared to April, with burglary jumping from 3 to 12 cases. This 300% increase in burglaries, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the overall rise in crime rates. Shoplifting's surge to 36 incidents (1.0 per 1,000) is 49% above the UK average, potentially linked to May's longer evenings and increased foot traffic in retail zones. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 37.5% (from 8 to 5), and bicycle theft fell by 25% (from 4 to 3), though these declines are modest against a backdrop of rising violent and property crimes. The shift in crime mix is striking: violent offences (34.7%) and anti-social behaviour (16.6%) now account for over half of all reported crimes, compared to property crimes (29.3%) in previous months. This suggests a seasonal or situational shift toward interpersonal conflicts, exacerbated by May's bank holidays and social events. For residents, the 12 reported burglaries in May—up from 3 in April—may be a particular concern, highlighting vulnerabilities in home security during periods of increased social activity.

Epsom's crime rate in May 2025 (9.0 per 1,000) represents a 34.1% increase compared to April's 6.7 per 1,000, marking one of the largest monthly jumps in recent records. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 11 crimes per day in May, a figure that may feel more frequent to residents due to the concentration of violent and property offences. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 112 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while not extreme, is higher than the UK average when scaled to Epsom's population of 36,950. This rate is 11.1% above the UK's overall average, though the gap is narrower in specific categories: violence and sexual offences are 10% above the UK average, while shoplifting is 49% above. The contrast with UK-wide trends is sharpest in property crimes, where Epsom's shoplifting rate is significantly elevated. However, the area's performance in drug-related crimes (64% below the UK average) and vehicle crime (equal to the UK average) suggests some local factors are mitigating certain types of criminal activity. These comparisons highlight the need for tailored strategies addressing Epsom's unique social and spatial dynamics, particularly in managing violence and retail-related offences.