Epsom and Ewell Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Epsom and Ewell recorded a crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 13.4% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure, combined with the area's demographic and geographic profile—as a commuter belt suburb with a mix of residential, commercial, and retail zones—suggests a balance between urban and rural influences that may moderate overall crime levels. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 30.2% of all reported crimes, though this rate remains 24% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 25.5%, a category that saw a 29% increase above the UK average, potentially linked to the start of summer and increased public space usage. Shoplifting, at 9.0% of all crimes, rose by 65.6% compared to May, reflecting the beginning of the tourist season and retail activity. Seasonal context—longer days and the onset of summer—may also contribute to fluctuations in public order offences and anti-social behaviour, as outdoor spaces become more populated. While the overall rate remains lower than the UK average, the area's crime picture illustrates a nuanced interplay between local factors and broader trends, with property crime (191 incidents) slightly outpacing violent crime (178 incidents) despite the latter's higher per capita share.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in theft from the person (+600%) and robbery (+500%), rising from 1 to 7 and 1 to 6 incidents respectively. This surge may partly explain the 30.2% share of violent crimes in the overall total, though the category remains 24% below the UK average. Conversely, burglary fell by 44.4% (18 to 10), and criminal damage and arson dropped by 37.3% (51 to 32), suggesting a possible seasonal shift in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime type at 25.5% of total incidents, rose 29% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 34% UK-wide reduction in criminal damage and arson. These fluctuations highlight the area's unique dynamics, where local factors—such as the start of the tourist season—may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and property crime differently than in other regions.

Epsom and Ewell's June 2024 crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000 residents marks a 6.1% decrease from the previous month's 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but notable downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes per day over the month, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. When scaled to the population of 83,288, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 141 residents over the course of June—a monthly exposure rate that, while not alarmingly high, remains a consistent metric for community awareness. The shift from May to June may also reflect seasonal patterns, with the start of summer potentially influencing outdoor activity and associated crime risks. The local rate remains 13.4% below the UK average, a gap that underscores the area's relative safety compared to national benchmarks, though specific crime types like anti-social behaviour show divergence from the UK profile.