Ewell Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Ewell’s crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 places it 32.4% below the UK average of 7.4, a position that reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violence and sexual offences (32.9% of total crimes) and anti-social behaviour (16.8%), both of which are significantly below national averages. Violence and sexual offences in Ewell occur at 1.7 per 1,000 residents, 35% below the UK average of 2.6, a gap consistent with the area’s relatively stable community environment. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.8 per 1,000, is 19% below the UK rate, likely influenced by the built-up area’s compact layout and local enforcement efforts. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail activity—may partly explain the lower levels of shoplifting and vehicle crime compared to busier months. While violent crime remains the most common category, the overall crime rate suggests a safer environment than the national average, though this must be viewed in the context of Ewell’s specific demographic and geographic profile, which may include a mix of residential and semi-rural zones.

January 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with public order offences increasing by 160% (from 5 to 13) compared to December, the largest monthly rise in any category. This surge may reflect the return of students or seasonal gatherings after the winter break, though no specific data on population movements is available. Concurrently, burglary fell by 57.1% (from 14 to 6), potentially linked to the post-holiday period reducing opportunities for opportunistic theft. The rate of criminal damage and arson rose by 80% (from 10 to 18), a jump that could be tied to colder weather increasing the likelihood of property damage from frozen pipes or heating issues. Ewell’s violent crime rate (1.7 per 1,000) is 35% below the UK average, a gap that aligns with the area’s lower population density and strong community policing presence. Other crime, though still a minor category (1.9% of total), tripled in number (from 1 to 3), a change that may warrant closer attention from local authorities. For residents, the 32.4% below UK average overall rate underscores Ewell’s comparatively low exposure to crime, even as specific categories like public order offences show volatility.

Ewell’s January 2024 crime rate of 5.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 7.5% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.7, a rise that, while modest, indicates shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that translates to one reported crime for roughly every 199 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, though low, highlights the need for vigilance in areas where public order offences have surged. When compared to the UK average, Ewell’s overall rate remains significantly lower, but the month-on-month increase suggests a potential shift in the balance between property and violent crime. The population context—32,087 residents—means that each individual’s risk is distributed across a larger base, though the rise in public order offences may affect certain neighbourhoods or venues. Residents should note that while the area’s crime rate is well below the national average, the 160% increase in public order offences could indicate emerging challenges in community cohesion or local enforcement priorities that warrant further observation.