Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, 3.7 crimes were reported in March 2024 — 51.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes per day, or 1 reported crime for every 269 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (36 cases, 36% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14 cases) and public order offences (12 cases). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up residential and commercial zone within Reigate and Banstead, where proximity to retail hubs and public spaces may contribute to higher rates of violence and anti-social behaviour. Seasonal context suggests that the transition to spring, with longer evenings and clocks changing, likely influenced crime patterns — consistent with increased social activity during this period. While property crimes (31 total) accounted for a smaller share of incidents, the overall rate of property crime remains lower than the UK average, reflecting the area’s relatively secure built environment. The low rate of shoplifting (4 cases) and burglary (4 cases) compared to national figures may be partly explained by the area’s lower density of high-traffic retail zones compared to major urban centres.

March 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories. Shoplifting increased by 300% (1 to 4 cases), while other crime rose by 200% (1 to 3 cases) — both significant jumps that may reflect seasonal retail activity or targeted behaviour. Public order offences doubled (6 to 12 cases), possibly linked to increased social gatherings as evenings lengthened. Conversely, vehicle crime dropped by 55.6% (18 to 8 cases), likely due to reduced winter-related incidents such as broken-down vehicles or thefts from parked cars. Criminal damage and arson fell by 41.7% (12 to 7 cases), and burglary decreased by 33.3% (6 to 4 cases), suggesting improved community vigilance or environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences remained 51% below the UK average (1.3 vs 2.7 per 1,000), while anti-social behaviour was 57% below the national rate (0.5 vs 1.2 per 1,000). These disparities highlight the area’s relatively low levels of severe violence compared to the UK average, though the rate of public order offences (0.5 per 1,000) was only 7% below the UK figure (0.5 vs 0.5 per 1,000), indicating room for targeted interventions in managing disruptive behaviour.

The crime rate in March 2024 (3.7 per 1,000) was stable compared to February’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, showing a -1.1% decrease — a negligible shift that suggests consistency in local policing and community dynamics. On a daily basis, 3 crimes were reported each day, a figure that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. Over the course of March, one crime occurred for every 269 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average (which would equate to roughly 1 crime per 130 residents). This statistic underscores the area’s comparative safety, particularly when considering its built-up nature within a larger administrative boundary. The population-scaled perspective reveals that, despite the presence of 100 total crimes, the rate per capita remains well below national benchmarks — a reflection of effective local crime prevention measures or the area’s demographic profile. The stability in the overall rate, combined with the area’s consistently low crime figures, suggests that Tadworth and Epsom Downs maintain a safer environment than many parts of the UK, though ongoing monitoring of specific categories like shoplifting and public order offences remains important.