Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate October 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Tadworth and Epsom Downs’ crime profile in October 2024, accounting for 34.9% of all reported crimes — the largest share of any category. This category’s rate (1.9 per 1,000) remains 29% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000, a trend consistent with the area’s broader 32.1% deficit in overall crime rates (5.5 per 1,000 vs. the UK’s 8.1 per 1,000). The built-up nature of the area, likely influenced by its proximity to Reigate and Banstead, may contribute to the prominence of violence-related offences. Anti-social behaviour followed closely (17.5% of total crimes), with its rate (1.0 per 1,000) 22% below the UK average. This contrast with burglary, which rose to 0.7 per 1,000 — 112% above the UK’s 0.3 per 1,000 — suggests a combination of local factors. October’s seasonal context, including darker evenings and Halloween, may have influenced crime patterns. The area’s relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average underscores its position as a safer built-up area, despite the recent upward trend in specific categories.

October 2024 saw sharp increases in three crime categories: drugs-related offences surged by 300% (from 1 to 4), burglary rose 200% (from 6 to 18), and robbery also increased 200% (from 1 to 3). These jumps contrast with declines in criminal damage and arson (-21.4%) and vehicle crime (-11.1%). Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (34.9% of all crimes), remain 29% below the UK average at 1.9 per 1,000. The surge in burglary is particularly striking, with the rate at 0.7 per 1,000 — 112% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000. This divergence highlights local factors, such as the area’s built-up nature and possibly increased property visibility during darker evenings. Residents may find the 200% rise in burglary particularly concerning, suggesting a need for heightened vigilance during October’s shorter days.

The crime rate for October 2024 (5.5 per 1,000 residents) marks a 32.9% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.2 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. Locally, this translates to approximately five reported crimes per day over the 31-day period, a figure that underscores the pace of incidents in the area. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for every 181 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents against the population of 26,925. This rate remains 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively lower crime profile despite the recent rise. The population context further illustrates that while the increase is significant, the absolute number of crimes still places Tadworth and Epsom Downs well within safer bounds compared to the national average. This contrast may be influenced by the area’s characteristics, such as its built-up nature and possibly lower population density compared to larger urban centres.