Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in December 2025, 30% below the UK average of 7.0. This rate reflects a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (45.1% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (9.0%) and vehicle crime (9.0%). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up district with a mix of residential and retail spaces, where violence and anti-social behaviour may be linked to local social dynamics. The month’s seasonal context—Christmas shopping, party season, and extended dark evenings—likely contributes to higher reports of violent incidents and property crimes, though the overall rate remains lower than the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 35% above the UK average of 0.4, a discrepancy that may reflect local traffic patterns or parking arrangements. Meanwhile, theft from the person and shoplifting were both 100% below the UK average, due to the area’s lower tourist activity compared to coastal or urban centres. These figures suggest a crime profile shaped by both local geography and seasonal rhythms, with no single factor dominating the data.

December 2025 saw sharp increases in burglary (+300%, from 1 to 4 incidents) and possession of weapons (+100%, from 0 to 3), though these remain small in absolute terms. Anti-social behaviour fell by 33.3% (from 18 to 12), potentially reflecting seasonal shifts in community activity or the impact of festive events. Vehicle crime, at 0.5 per 1,000, was 35% above the UK average, a notable outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (45.1% of total crimes) highlights a persistent challenge, though these remain 14% below the UK average for this category. Residents may find the 100% reduction in shoplifting (from 3 to 2 incidents) reassuring, as it suggests effective local policing or retail security measures. These changes underscore the dynamic nature of crime patterns, with some categories rising sharply while others decline, requiring nuanced analysis to identify underlying trends.

The crime rate in December 2025 rose slightly by 3.1% compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000, a minor fluctuation within a generally stable trend. Over the course of the month, 133 crimes were reported, averaging roughly 4 crimes per day—a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents for local residents. On a population-scaled basis, this equates to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the month, a metric that provides a clear snapshot of risk exposure. While this monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, the localised rise in burglary and weapons possession suggests areas for focused attention. The previous month’s rate of 4.8 per 1,000 indicates a slight upward trend, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s population of 26,925, highlight a balance between low overall crime and specific pockets of concern. The combination of daily crime counts and monthly exposure metrics offers residents a tangible understanding of how often incidents occur relative to their community size, reinforcing the need for targeted interventions where spikes emerge.