Ewell Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

December 2025 marked a continued decline in Ewell's overall crime rate, which stood at 5.1 crimes per 1,000 residents — 27.1% below the UK average of 7.0. This figure reflects a sustained trend of lower crime compared to the national benchmark, a pattern consistent with Ewell's historically lower rates. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (29% of all crimes), followed by shoplifting (16.1%) and vehicle crime (11.7%). The seasonal context of December, with its long evenings, holiday shopping activity, and empty homes during the festive period, likely influenced these patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though still the largest category, fell by 37.3% month-on-month, a drop that may partly reflect reduced social interactions during the Christmas period. Shoplifting, however, showed a marked contrast: its rate (0.8 per 1,000) was 40% above the UK average, a discrepancy that could be linked to Ewell's retail presence and the increased footfall during festive shopping. Vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, also exceeded the UK average by 62%, suggesting vulnerabilities in local car parks or unsecured vehicles during the month. These findings illustrate how seasonal factors and local demographics intersect with crime trends, shaping patterns that differ from national averages.

December 2025 saw a 30.7% year-on-year drop in Ewell's overall crime rate, with several categories showing striking changes. Burglary plummeted by 77.3% compared to November, likely reflecting the seasonal closure of homes during the holidays and reduced opportunities for intruders. Similarly, drugs-related crimes fell by 50%, possibly linked to the holiday period's social dynamics. Violence and sexual offences, though still the most common category, dropped by 37.3% — a significant decline that may align with the reduced presence of certain groups during the festive season. Conversely, two categories rose: public order offences increased by 20%, tied to increased police patrols or heightened community activity during the holidays, and possession of weapons surged by 100%, an anomaly that requires further contextual analysis. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000, remained 40% above the UK average, highlighting a persistent challenge for local retailers. This contrast between rising and falling categories underscores the combination of local factors and seasonal influences in shaping crime patterns.

Ewell's December 2025 crime rate of 5.1 per 1,000 residents marked a 30.7% decrease from November's 7.3, a drop that positions the area as safer compared to the previous month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day — a figure that, while seemingly high, is tempered by Ewell's relatively small population of 32,087. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 198 residents, a statistic that, when compared to the UK's broader context, illustrates Ewell's consistently lower exposure to crime. This monthly exposure rate, though not directly comparable to national figures, provides residents with a tangible sense of risk: for every 200 people in Ewell, one crime was recorded during December. The stark contrast between Ewell's burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.3 per 1,000) further reinforces the area's safety profile. These figures, when contextualised within Ewell's built-up environment and proximity to Epsom, suggest that local policing strategies and community engagement efforts may be contributing to the sustained decline in crime. The combination of reduced property crime and stable violent crime rates offers residents a reassuring picture of safety during the festive period.