Worcester Park and Stoneleigh Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

November 2023 saw Worcester Park and Stoneleigh maintain a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 54.7% below the UK average of 7.5. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, which is consistent with its character as a suburban and semi-rural built-up area within Epsom and Ewell. The two most common crime categories were vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences, each contributing 23.5% of the total 51 reported incidents. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and increasingly dark evenings—likely influenced the crime profile. Vehicle crime, for instance, may be linked to the area’s commuter function, with high car ownership and potential vulnerabilities in vehicle security. Meanwhile, the low rate of violence and sexual offences (0.8 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) could reflect the area’s demographic makeup, which may include a higher proportion of families and lower-density housing. The seasonal transition into darker evenings may have also contributed to a reduction in public order offences, which fell by 75% compared to October. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—up 400% (from 1 to 5)—suggests a need for further analysis of local factors, such as property maintenance or seasonal events that could have prompted such incidents. These patterns illustrate the combination of geography, seasonality, and local demographics in shaping crime trends, even in areas with generally low rates.

The most dramatic month-on-month change was in criminal damage and arson, which increased by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents). This spike, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in public order offences (from 4 to 1), likely influenced by shorter evenings and reduced social activity. Violence and sexual offences also fell sharply by 61.3% (from 31 to 12), potentially reflecting the impact of seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night, which may have deterred certain activities. Vehicle crime and violence and sexual offences remain the two most common categories, each accounting for 23.5% of total crimes. Vehicle crime in the area is 60% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s proximity to major transport routes or commuter hubs. This contrast with the UK average highlights the need to examine local factors influencing specific crime types, such as vehicle theft in areas with high car ownership or frequent traffic.

The crime rate for November 2023 fell by 31.1% compared to the previous month, dropping from 5.0 to 3.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with the seasonal transition into darker evenings, which may reduce opportunities for certain crimes like public order offences, which dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1). On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 2 crimes per day over the month, a figure that reflects the low overall rate relative to the UK average. When considering monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 290 residents in November, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents for local residents. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which suggests the area’s characteristics—likely a mix of suburban and semi-rural environments—contribute to its distinct crime profile. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that the area remains comparatively safe, with crime incidents far below the national benchmark.