Worcester Park and Stoneleigh Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Worcester Park and Stoneleigh’s crime rate in February 2025 stood at 1.9 per 1,000 residents — a figure 71.6% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends highlights the area’s generally low-crime profile, shaped by its character as a built-up residential and commercial hub within Epsom and Ewell. The top crime types were violence and sexual offences (21.4% of total incidents), burglary (21.4%), and vehicle crime (14.3%). While these figures suggest a balanced distribution of crime types, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, consistent with the area’s seasonal context. February, a winter month with reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, likely contributed to the lower incidence of public order offences and anti-social behaviour, which were 79% and 77% below UK averages respectively. The low rate of violent crime — 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000 — may be influenced by the area’s demographic composition, including a mix of older residents and families, which typically correlates with lower levels of violent incidents. However, the sharp increase in burglary cases compared to the previous month raises questions about localized factors, such as targeted property theft during the winter period or changes in residential security practices. This anomaly underscores the need for further analysis, though the overall picture remains one of relative safety compared to the UK average.

February 2025 marked a notable shift in crime patterns, with robbery, shoplifting, and burglary each seeing a 100% increase compared to January. This surge in property-related crimes contrasts with an 64.7% decline in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 17 to 6 cases. The area’s burglary rate (0.4 per 1,000) is 48% above the UK average, a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime region. This discrepancy may reflect localized vulnerabilities, such as targeted property theft in residential areas during the winter months. Meanwhile, shoplifting — which rose from zero to one incident — suggests a potential shift in retail crime tactics, possibly linked to seasonal shopping patterns. For residents, the 100% increase in robbery cases highlights a need for heightened awareness, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or late-night activity.

February 2025 saw a 24.4% decrease in the area’s crime rate compared to January, falling from 2.5 to 1.9 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with typical seasonal patterns, as winter months often see lower outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for crimes like public order offences or anti-social behaviour. Locally, the daily crime count averaged 1 incident per day over the 28-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s generally low crime profile. When scaled to the population, the monthly exposure means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 529 residents — a statistic that underscores the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. While the rate remains far below the UK average, the sharp increase in burglary cases compared to the previous month raises questions about localized factors, such as increased residential activity during the winter period or changes in property security practices.