Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate July 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Tadworth and Epsom Downs, a built-up area within Reigate and Banstead, maintained a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2023—45.8% below the UK average of 8.3. This places the area firmly in the safer half of the country’s crime profile, a position reinforced by its relatively low rates of violent and property crimes. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime breakdown, contributing 30.8% of all incidents, yet their rate of 1.4 per 1,000 was 50% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, at 13.3% of total crimes, with a rate 58% below the national figure. These patterns align with the area’s character as a largely residential and commuter-focused locality, where the absence of major retail hubs or dense nightlife may reduce opportunities for violent or public order crimes. Seasonal factors in July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely contributed to fluctuations in crime types. For instance, vehicle crime, at 0.6 per 1,000, was 25% above the UK average, a trend consistent with increased traffic during festivals and outdoor events. Conversely, theft from the person and robbery remained absent, suggesting that local deterrence measures or community vigilance may be effective in these categories. The overall crime picture reflects a balance between the area’s low population density and the transient nature of summer visitors, which may temporarily elevate certain crime types but does not significantly alter the long-term safety profile.

July 2023 saw a dramatic 300% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from two to eight incidents. This spike, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with the 50% reduction in shoplifting and the 75% drop in possession of weapons. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime category, accounting for 30.8% of all incidents, yet their rate of 1.4 per 1,000 was 50% below the UK average. Meanwhile, vehicle crime rose slightly above the UK average by 25%, a trend consistent with increased traffic during the summer months. For residents, the daily crime count of four incidents offers a tangible measure of local safety, though the overall rate remains far below national benchmarks. The absence of theft from the person or robbery incidents, both at zero, highlights areas where local conditions may be particularly effective in deterring such crimes.

Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded a crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 residents in July 2023, marking an 11.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.0. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s consistent position well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately four crimes reported, a number that, while low, reflects the area’s built-up nature and potential for transient populations during peak summer activities. The population-scaled perspective underscores that even with the 11.2% increase, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average. This suggests that local factors—such as community policing efforts or seasonal events—may have temporarily influenced crime patterns without shifting the broader trend of lower-than-national-average rates.