Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 residents in May 2024, marking a 35.7% deficit compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000 residents. This figure places the area firmly in the category of low-crime regions, with a safety profile that diverges from national trends. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.9% of all reported crimes, the highest proportion among all categories, yet these incidents remained 30% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences followed, contributing 14.5% and 12.4% respectively, both significantly below national benchmarks. The area’s crime picture reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors: its built-up character, with a blend of residential and commercial zones, likely fosters community cohesion that deters crime. The seasonal context of May, with longer evenings and bank holidays, typically correlates with higher crime rates elsewhere, but Tadworth and Epsom Downs buck this trend, suggesting effective local strategies or environmental factors that mitigate risk. The stability in crime rates over the past month, despite the usual seasonal fluctuations, reinforces the area’s reputation as a secure environment. This consistency, however, does not eliminate the need for vigilance in specific areas, as highlighted by the sharp rise in theft from the person, which may signal emerging vulnerabilities in public spaces.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 100% increase in theft from the person, with two incidents reported compared to zero in the prior month. This unexpected rise, though small in absolute terms, contrasts sharply with the area’s generally low crime profile. The doubling of criminal damage and arson from 10 to 20 incidents may be linked to increased outdoor activity during May’s longer evenings. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 52.6% (from 19 to 9), likely due to reduced commuter traffic during the Easter break, a seasonal factor that aligns with the area’s reliance on local transport networks. Burglary also dropped by 50%, aligning with the broader trend of property crimes remaining below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.9% of all crimes, yet remained 30% below the UK average. This mix of increases and decreases illustrates the complex nature of local crime dynamics, with public order offences and criminal damage rising despite the area’s overall safety record. For residents, the most immediately relevant statistic is the 100% increase in theft from the person, which, though limited in scale, underscores the need for vigilance in public spaces.

The crime rate for May 2024 remained stable at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, matching the previous month’s figure. This consistency suggests no significant shifts in overall crime trends during the period. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately five reported crimes each day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s generally secure environment. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 186 residents. This ratio underscores the relatively low crime burden compared to the UK average. The population context further highlights the area’s safety: with 26,925 residents, the modest number of incidents indicates that most residents are unaffected by crime on a monthly basis. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with broader UK trends, where seasonal factors such as longer evenings and bank holidays might typically influence crime patterns. However, in Tadworth and Epsom Downs, these factors appear to have had a muted impact, consistent with the area’s established safety record. The built-up nature of the area, with its mix of residential and commercial zones, likely contributes to the balance between community cohesion and economic activity, both of which may help mitigate crime risks. This stability, even amid seasonal fluctuations, reinforces the area’s reputation as a low-crime environment within a region where such consistency is rare.