Epsom and Ewell Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom and Ewell’s crime profile in March 2023 reveals a unique balance of crime types that contrasts with UK-wide trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for nearly a third of all reported crimes, the highest share of any category, yet this rate of 1.3 per 1,000 is 53% below the UK average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s demographic composition and local policing efforts, which appear to mitigate violent crime despite the high proportion of incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 46% above the UK average, a likely consequence of the area’s commuter nature, with dense road networks and frequent traffic movement creating opportunities for theft or damage. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, is 33% below the UK average, suggesting that community-focused interventions or environmental design in public spaces may contribute to lower levels of disruptive conduct. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings and the clocks changing, may have influenced patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences, which together accounted for 24.9% of crimes. However, the low rates of shoplifting (80% below UK average) and bicycle theft (100% below UK average) indicate that targeted prevention measures in retail and cycling infrastructure could be effective. This mix of crime types illustrates an area with generally lower overall crime rates but specific vulnerabilities tied to transportation and public space dynamics.

March 2023 saw a crime mix that diverges from the UK average, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 28.4% of all incidents—nearly double the share of the next most common category, vehicle crime. This emphasis on violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences make up 53% of total crimes, highlighting a distinct regional pattern. Vehicle crime, at 15.8% of Epsom and Ewell’s total, is 46% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, likely reflecting the area’s role as a commuter hub with high traffic density. Anti-social behaviour, however, is 33% below the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement in managing disruptive conduct. The stark contrast in shoplifting rates—80% below the UK average—may indicate successful retail crime prevention strategies, such as surveillance or community awareness initiatives, in the area’s commercial centres.

In March 2023, Epsom and Ewell recorded 381 total crimes over 31 days, translating to an average of 12 crimes per day. This daily figure provides a tangible sense of local activity, though it cannot be directly compared to UK-wide daily averages as no national data is available. Monthly exposure shows that, across the 83,288 residents, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 219 residents. This suggests a relatively low level of crime per capita compared to the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, which equates to one crime for every 132 residents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that Epsom and Ewell’s crime rate is 39.5% below the UK average, indicating a safer environment overall. However, this aggregated view masks variations in specific crime types, such as vehicle crime, which is 46% above the UK average. Residents may find it useful to note that while the area is generally safer, targeted issues like vehicle crime persist, likely influenced by the commuter nature of the region and increased traffic volume.