Epsom and EwellCouncil area
Crime in Epsom and Ewell
Recorded crime in Epsom and Ewell is 0.7 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 19%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.
83,288 residents in 46 neighbourhoods.
- Safety
- 6/10Average crime
- Living
- 8.2/10Good
- 5-year change
- +19%more crimes
Crime over 5 years
Up 19% in 5 years Recorded crimes in Epsom and Ewell, anti-social behaviour left out.
What is recorded
Crime severity: 0.7× the England and Wales average. 62 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.
- Violence and sexual offences: 58% of the harm here
- Burglary: 17% of the harm here
- Other theft: 5% of the harm here
Anti-social behaviour: 18 incidents per 1,000 residents a year, not scored. Not a crime, so it is not part of the Safety score.
Crime by type
Recorded crimes per 1,000 residents per year, most serious first, not counting anti-social behaviour.
| Type | Per 1,000 a year |
|---|---|
| Robbery | 0.6 |
| Burglary | 4.0 |
| Violence and sexual offences | 21.3 |
| Drugs | 2.0 |
| Possession of weapons | 0.5 |
| Other crime | 1.2 |
| Other theft | 5.7 |
| Theft from the person | 0.7 |
| Vehicle crime | 6.9 |
| Criminal damage and arson | 6.5 |
| Public order | 6.4 |
| Bicycle theft | 1.7 |
| Shoplifting | 4.1 |
Towns and cities in Epsom and Ewell
Postcode districts in Epsom and Ewell
Questions about crime in Epsom and Ewell
- Is Epsom and Ewell a safe place to live?
- Epsom and Ewell scores 6 out of 10 for safety (average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
- Is crime going up or down in Epsom and Ewell?
- Up 19% over 5 years, from 4,917 recorded crimes a year to 5,868.
- What is the most common crime in Epsom and Ewell?
- The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 21 per 1,000 residents a year.