Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tadworth and Epsom Downs maintains a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents in July 2025, placing it 43.0% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000. This built-up area within Reigate and Banstead demonstrates a markedly lower crime profile compared to the national picture, a trend consistent with its character as a largely suburban and commuter-focused region. Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 42.9% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.8%) and public order offences (10.5%). These figures align with patterns seen in similar low-density urban areas, where community cohesion and limited nightlife activity may contribute to reduced violent crime. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences compared to other categories like burglary or vehicle crime suggests local factors—such as the area’s proximity to major transport links or seasonal events—play a role. July, a peak summer month with schools closed and tourism at its height, may exacerbate certain crime types. For example, the high proportion of violence and sexual offences could be influenced by increased outdoor activity and social gatherings. The area’s relatively low property crime rates, particularly burglary (0.3 per 1,000) and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000), contrast with the UK averages, indicating that residential security measures or community policing efforts may be effective. These trends highlight the importance of context in interpreting crime data, as Tadworth and Epsom Downs’ unique demographic and geographic features shape its crime profile differently from both urban centres and rural regions.

July 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with drugs-related offences surging by 600% compared to June, jumping from 1 to 7 incidents. This dramatic increase, while not uncommon during summer months, raises questions about local enforcement priorities or the influence of seasonal events. Concurrently, other theft and burglary rates rose by 60%, potentially linked to increased foot traffic during festivals or unsecured property during the summer break. Conversely, vehicle crime fell by 36.4% (from 11 to 7), a decline that may reflect improved parking management or reduced vehicle presence in residential areas during the school holidays. The area’s performance against UK averages also reveals striking disparities: violence and sexual offences are 31% below the UK average, while burglary and drugs-related crimes are 11% and 7% above, respectively. These mixed results underscore the complexity of crime trends, with certain categories benefiting from local conditions while others reflect broader national patterns. For residents, the most immediately relevant data is the 600% rise in drugs-related offences, which could signal a need for heightened awareness or targeted community interventions. This anomaly, while significant, remains isolated within an otherwise stable crime environment, suggesting that the area’s overall safety remains intact despite these fluctuations.

In July 2025, Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded a crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, a 23.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 4.0 per 1,000. This monthly rise, though modest, highlights the dynamic nature of crime trends even in areas with generally low rates. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day in July—a figure that, while low, illustrates the constant vigilance required to maintain public safety. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 202 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average when scaled to the area’s population of 26,925. This statistic provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents, placing Tadworth and Epsom Downs in a safer bracket compared to the national average. When viewed through a population-scaled lens, the area’s crime profile appears even more favourable: for every 1,000 residents, only 4.9 crimes were reported, compared to the UK’s 8.6 per 1,000. This disparity is particularly evident in categories like anti-social behaviour and public order offences, where local rates are 61% and 22% below the UK average, respectively. These figures suggest that the area’s social fabric and community policing efforts may be more effective than in other regions. However, the 11% above-average rate for burglary and the 7% above-average rate for drugs-related crimes indicate that no area is entirely immune to national crime patterns. This nuanced comparison underscores the importance of localized data in understanding public safety, as Tadworth and Epsom Downs’ unique characteristics shape its crime environment in ways that diverge from both the UK average and other built-up areas.