Tadworth and Epsom Downs Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Tadworth and Epsom Downs in May 2025 recorded a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents, placing it 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marked contrast to national trends underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, which is consistent with its character as a suburban built-up area within Reigate and Banstead. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 34.7% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (23.2%) and criminal damage and arson (14.7%). These patterns align with the area’s mix of residential and semi-rural landscapes, where community policing and limited commercial density may contribute to lower rates of property crime. However, the sharp rise in robbery cases—doubling from zero to two incidents—represents an unexpected anomaly. This increase, paired with the 100% rise in possession of weapons, contrasts with the broader decline in violent crime by 38.9% and the 70% drop in vehicle crime, suggesting a shift in criminal focus. Seasonal factors, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor drinking during May’s bank holidays, may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour and the unusual spikes in robbery and weapons-related offences. These trends highlight the need to monitor localized pressures while recognizing the area’s overall safety compared to the UK average.

May 2025 saw a stark contrast in crime trends, with robbery and possession of weapons both surging by 100% compared to the previous month. This sharp rise in these categories, despite an overall drop in crime, highlights an unusual shift in criminal activity. Robbery, which had not been reported in April, now accounts for 2.1% of all crimes, a figure that may signal localized risks or changes in policing focus. Meanwhile, vehicle crime fell by 70% (from 10 to 3), a decline that could be linked to reduced car usage during May’s public holidays or improved security measures. The balance of crime types also shifted, with violence and sexual offences remaining the most common category (34.7% of total crimes) but falling by 38.9% month-on-month. This decrease, combined with anti-social behaviour rising by 69.2%, suggests a combination of seasonal factors and community dynamics. The area’s violent crime rate (1.2 per 1,000) is 58% below the UK average, reinforcing its position as a relatively safe built-up area.

The crime rate in May 2025 dropped by 27.5% compared to April 2025, falling from 4.9 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as May typically sees reduced outdoor activity following the Easter break and before the summer rush. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day in May, a figure that reflects the low overall rate relative to the UK average. When viewed through the lens of population exposure, over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 283 residents. This monthly exposure rate underscores the area’s consistently low crime profile compared to the national context. The reduction in violent crimes by 38.9% (from 54 to 33) and the sharp decline in vehicle crime (down 70%) may partly reflect seasonal factors, such as fewer public events and shorter evenings, which could reduce opportunities for certain offences. However, the increase in anti-social behaviour by 69.2% remains an outlier, suggesting localized pressures that require further observation.