Epsom and Ewell Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom and Ewell's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 7.3 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This performance reflects a combination of local characteristics and seasonal factors, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 31.7% of all crimes reported. The dominance of violent crime in the area's profile contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes often take precedence, suggesting a unique demographic or social dynamic at play. Anti-social behaviour followed as the second most common category, contributing 13.4% to the total, and was 32% below the UK average. This disparity may be influenced by the area's commuter town status, where a mix of residential and commercial spaces could drive different crime patterns compared to more densely populated urban centres. August's peak holiday season likely amplified certain risks, such as burglary in empty homes, while also creating opportunities for community-led initiatives to reduce other crime types. The seasonal context of August, marked by increased tourism and school holidays, may have contributed to fluctuations in crime, particularly in public spaces. However, the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average, indicating effective policing strategies or community engagement efforts. The breakdown of crimes also reveals a notable absence of theft from the person, which was 100% below the UK average, a figure that could be attributed to improved security measures or heightened public awareness in the area. These patterns suggest a combination of local initiatives and broader regional trends, with Epsom and Ewell maintaining a relatively safe environment despite the challenges posed by August's unique context.

August 2025 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, with bicycle theft falling by 46.2% (from 13 to 7 incidents) and theft from the person dropping by 50.0% (from 4 to 2). These reductions may reflect increased community awareness or seasonal factors, such as fewer summer events reducing opportunities for theft. Conversely, robbery incidents surged by 100.0% (3 to 6), and burglary increased by 61.1% (18 to 29), indicating a shift in crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 31.7% of all crimes, but this rate was 20% below the UK average. Public order offences, however, rose 21% above the UK average, a trend that may be linked to August's peak holiday season and increased foot traffic in local areas. These contrasting movements highlight the need for targeted interventions in areas experiencing rising violence while capitalising on strategies that reduced other crime types.

Epsom and Ewell's crime rate rose slightly to 7.3 per 1,000 residents in August 2025, a 6.5% increase from the previous month's 6.8 per 1,000. This places the area 9.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, maintaining a consistent trend of lower-than-national crime levels. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 20 crimes per day in August, a figure that reflects local patterns rather than national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 138 residents, a rate that contextualises the impact of crime on the community. While the population-scaled perspective shows a manageable level of crime, the slight upward trend from July suggests a need for continued monitoring, particularly in areas where specific crime types have shifted. The comparison to the UK average underscores the area's relative safety, though the month-on-month increase highlights the importance of addressing emerging patterns in property and violent crime.