Epsom and Ewell Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom and Ewell's crime profile in July 2025 reveals a striking anomaly: bicycle theft, at 0.2 per 1,000 residents, was 150% above the UK average, far outpacing other categories. This outlier, while modest in absolute terms (13 incidents), underscores a vulnerability linked to the area's summer activities, which attract both residents and tourists. The overall crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, 20.9% below the UK average, reflects a broader trend of relative safety, though the distribution of crime types tells a more nuanced story. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 33.1% of all incidents, a figure that, while significant, remained 24% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 19.2%, with a 16% gap from the national average, likely tied to the area's suburban character and summer social dynamics. The seasonal context of July—peak tourism, festivals, and outdoor events—may have influenced these patterns, with bicycle theft likely driven by increased cycling during warmer weather and events. However, the sharp contrast between this category and others, such as burglary (26% below the UK average), suggests that local factors, including community policing or infrastructure, may contribute to the area's relatively low rates in certain areas. This data illustrates a picture of an area that, while not immune to crime, benefits from a combination of geographic and demographic factors that mitigate risk in key categories.

July 2025 saw an 85.7% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 7 to 13 incidents—a figure 150% above the UK average. This spike may partly explain the area's unusual focus on this crime type, particularly given the summer season's emphasis on outdoor activities and festivals. Meanwhile, possession of weapons surged by 500% (1 to 6), an anomaly that, while not directly linked to seasonal factors, suggests a specific incident or trend. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 36.2% (69 to 44), a decline consistent with reduced traffic congestion during school holidays. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (33.1% of total crimes), remained 24% below the UK average, a contrast to the sharp rise in bicycle theft. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and broader crime patterns.

Epsom and Ewell's crime rate in July 2025 (6.8 per 1,000 residents) marks a 12.1% decrease from June's 7.8 per 1,000, reflecting a consistent downward trend. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 147 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that accounts for the area's population of 83,288. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a rate that, while lower than the UK average, remains relevant for local residents assessing risk. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the overall rate is below the UK average, the distribution of crime types—particularly the spike in bicycle theft—suggests specific vulnerabilities. This monthly exposure metric, when combined with the area's seasonal dynamics, offers a more nuanced understanding of how crime patterns align with local rhythms, such as tourism peaks and summer events.