Worcester Park and Stoneleigh Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 14,815, the 44 crimes recorded in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh during June 2023 equate to a rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—64.7% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure places the area firmly in the safer end of the national spectrum, though the crime profile reveals distinct local patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 36.4% of all incidents, a category that remains 62% below the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 20.5% of total crimes, is the second most common category, despite being 28% above the UK average for this type. Anti-social behaviour followed at 15.9%, a rate 66% below the national average. The data suggests a combination of local conditions and national trends, with June’s start of summer potentially influencing activity. Longer daylight hours may contribute to increased visibility of certain crimes, while seasonal tourism—though less pronounced in this suburban area—could indirectly affect vehicle-related incidents. The area’s built-up character within Epsom and Ewell may also shape patterns, with commuter traffic and local amenities influencing crime types. These findings align with broader trends in similar suburban areas, where property crime tends to be lower than in urban centres, but violent crime remains a focus for local authorities.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 125% increase in vehicle crime, rising from four to nine incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average by 28%, suggests a potential shift in local patterns, possibly linked to increased traffic or parking activity during the summer months. Robbery also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident—a first for the month. This isolated case may reflect seasonal variations in public spaces or heightened awareness during warmer weather. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds compared to May, aligning with the UK average for this category. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark contrast: while violence and sexual offences accounted for 36.4% of all crimes, this category remains 62% below the UK average. This duality—high local prevalence but low national comparison—invites consideration of local factors such as community policing or demographic trends.

In June 2023, the crime rate in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh rose by 12.9% compared to the previous month, increasing from 2.6 to 3.0 per 1,000 residents. This translates to roughly one crime reported per day across the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s relatively low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 337 residents, illustrating the infrequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the local population of 14,815, the 44 total crimes recorded in June equate to a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average. This context highlights the area’s position as a safer-than-average locality, particularly when considering that violent crime rates are 62% below the UK average for this category. The population-scaled perspective also underscores the rarity of incidents in a community of this size, where the majority of crimes reported are concentrated in categories such as violence and vehicle crime, rather than property theft or burglary.