Epsom and Ewell Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Epsom and Ewell’s crime rate for February 2026 stood at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, 6.3% below the UK average of 6.4. This places the area among the safer local authority districts in England and Wales, though specific crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 28.4% of all reported crimes, a figure that is 27% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 14.3% of the total, with public order offences emerging as a notable outlier, 71% above the national average. The winter month context—characterized by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the seasonal distribution of crime, with property crimes and violent incidents potentially influenced by reduced visibility and colder weather. The area’s relatively low overall rate may be attributed to its mixed urban-rural character, with commuter routes and retail hubs coexisting with more residential zones. However, the sharp rise in public order offences and shoplifting suggests that localized factors, such as the presence of high-footfall areas or unaddressed community tensions, may be driving these trends. The stability in the overall crime rate contrasts with the volatility in specific categories, underscoring the need for targeted interventions in areas where rates deviate significantly from the UK average.

February 2026 saw a 200% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 1 to 3 incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect seasonal patterns or localized vulnerabilities. Public order offences surged by 90%, jumping from 30 to 57, a significant deviation from the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. Shoplifting also rose by 66.7%, reaching 55 incidents, placing the area 21% above the UK average for this category. These increases contrast with declines in other areas: robbery fell by 25%, and other theft dropped by 24.2%. Violence and sexual offences, at 143 incidents, remained the most common crime type, 27% below the UK average. This mix of rising and falling categories illustrates the combination of local factors, such as the impact of winter months on outdoor activity and the role of retail environments in shoplifting trends.

Epsom and Ewell’s crime rate for February 2026 remained stable at 6.0 per 1,000 residents, a 1.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.1. This consistency suggests no major shifts in overall criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 18 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the monthly total in terms of daily exposure. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a monthly aggregate that reflects the population density and distribution of crime across the district. With a population of 83,288, this rate positions Epsom and Ewell as slightly safer than the UK average, though localized pockets—such as public order offences—suggest areas for closer attention. The stability in the overall rate contrasts with the notable rise in specific categories, highlighting the need for targeted analysis of emerging trends.