Ewell Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

December 2024 saw Ewell maintain a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents, significantly below the UK average of 7.1. This marks the area as one of the safest in the country for this period, with a 23.9% reduction in crime compared to national figures. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.8%) and public order offences (9.9%). These patterns align with seasonal factors typical of December, including the Christmas shopping peak, extended evening darkness, and increased social activity during the festive season. While violence and sexual offences remained the largest category, their rate of 2.3 per 1,000 was 10% below the UK average, suggesting local initiatives or environmental factors may contribute to this disparity. Anti-social behaviour, often linked to alcohol consumption and public gatherings, also fell 26% below the UK average, though public order offences slightly exceeded the national rate by 11%. The lower rates of property crimes—particularly shoplifting (47% below UK average) and vehicle crime (50% below)—may reflect reduced foot traffic during holiday periods or effective local policing strategies. Overall, Ewell’s crime profile in December 2024 illustrates a balance between seasonal challenges and consistent performance relative to national benchmarks.

December 2024 brought notable shifts in crime trends, with drugs-related offences surging by 400% compared to November, rising from one to five incidents. This spike may be linked to increased socialising during the festive season or unregulated distribution networks. Concurrently, theft from the person rose by 100%, likely tied to the Christmas shopping peak and higher foot traffic in retail areas. Burglary also increased by 33.3%, possibly due to empty homes over the holidays or heightened opportunistic activity. In contrast, several categories saw marked declines: other crime fell by 83.3% (from six to one), vehicle crime dropped by 61.1% (from 18 to seven), and criminal damage and arson fell by 50% (from 18 to nine). These decreases could reflect reduced outdoor activity during colder weather or effective community engagement efforts. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest category at 43% of all crimes.3 per 1,000 was 10% below the UK average. Residents may find the 50% reduction in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as this category typically rises during winter months due to increased car usage for shopping and travel.

Ewell’s crime rate in December 2024 (5.4 per 1,000) represented a 7.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.8, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately six crimes per day—a low figure that underscores the area’s overall safety. Monthly exposure data reveals that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 187 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. With Ewell’s population at 32,087, this translates to a relatively low risk of being directly affected by crime. The 23.9% gap between Ewell’s rate and the UK average (7.1) highlights the area’s performance as a benchmark for safer communities. While the daily crime count is a useful metric for understanding immediate risk, the monthly exposure figure provides a broader perspective on how often residents might encounter crime within their community. This contrast with the UK average also suggests that Ewell’s demographic or geographic characteristics—such as its built-up area status within Epsom and Ewell—may contribute to lower crime rates through factors like community cohesion, policing presence, or urban planning that reduces opportunities for crime.