Epsom and Ewell Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Epsom and Ewell's crime rate at 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 28.6% below the UK average of 7.7. This reflects a broader pattern of lower-than-average crime rates across multiple categories, with violence and sexual offences, anti-social behaviour, and criminal damage comprising the largest shares of reported incidents. The seasonal context of Easter and spring weather likely influenced patterns of activity, potentially contributing to the drop in burglary and robbery while increasing outdoor-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences, though the most frequent category (35.3% of all crimes), remain 23% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, the second most common crime, is 10% below the national rate, suggesting localised efforts may be effective in managing such incidents. Criminal damage and arson, at 0.5 per 1,000, are 12% below the UK average, indicating a consistent trend in this area. The overall crime profile aligns with that of a suburban or commuter-focused region, where property crimes are less prevalent compared to more densely populated urban centres. The relatively low rates of shoplifting (55% below the UK average) and theft from the person (38% below) may reflect the area's retail environment and community engagement. These patterns suggest a combination of geographic factors, local policing strategies, and seasonal dynamics that contribute to the area's distinct crime profile.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift was a 66.7% decrease in robbery, dropping from three to one incident. This follows a 63.6% reduction in burglary, which fell from 22 to eight cases. These drops contrast sharply with a 17.9% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 84 to 99 incidents. Bicycle theft also rose by 25%, from four to five cases, possibly linked to increased outdoor activity during the Easter period. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 35.3% of all crimes, though they are 23% below the UK average. Shoplifting, at 55% below the national rate, highlights a stark contrast in retail crime trends. Vehicle crime, the only category above the UK average, rose slightly by 5%, suggesting a minor uptick in this specific area.

Epsom and Ewell's crime rate in April 2025 fell to 5.5 per 1,000 residents, a 16.5% drop from the previous month's 6.6. This decline aligns with a broader trend of reduced property crimes, including a 63.6% decrease in burglary and a 66.7% drop in robbery. Daily crime statistics show 15 incidents reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a localised sense. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 181 residents, illustrating the relative safety of the area compared to national averages. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which stands at 1-in-125 residents. The population context further underscores the significance: with 83,288 residents, the area's crime statistics reflect a balance between community density and localised initiatives that may contribute to this trend.