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Crime in Epsom

Recorded crime in Epsom is 1.3 times the Epsom and Ewell average and 0.9 times the England and Wales average. Over 5 years it has risen 18%. Most of the harm comes from violence and sexual offences. Police data to August 2026.

Within 1.5 km of the centre of Epsom: about 26,606 residents in 24 neighbourhoods.

Safety
4/10Above average crime
Living
9.0/10Excellent
5-year change
+18%more crimes
vs the council
1.3×the Epsom and Ewell average
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Neighbourhoods by Safety

Epsom and Ewell 008E: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeEpsom and Ewell 008F: Safety 1 out of 10, high crimeEpsom and Ewell 007E: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 008C: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 008D: Safety 3 out of 10, above average crimeEpsom and Ewell 007C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 007D: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 008A: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 007F: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeEpsom and Ewell 009A: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeEpsom and Ewell 010A: Safety 9 out of 10, very low crimeEpsom and Ewell 007B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 005B: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 007A: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeEpsom and Ewell 009D: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 009F: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 009B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 005D: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 009C: Safety 7 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 005F: Safety 4 out of 10, above average crimeEpsom and Ewell 005E: Safety 5 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 010D: Safety 8 out of 10, low crimeEpsom and Ewell 010C: Safety 6 out of 10, average crimeEpsom and Ewell 004B: Safety 7 out of 10, low crime
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Within 1.5 km of the centre of Epsom.

Crime over 5 years

Up 18% in 5 years Recorded crimes within 1.5 km of Epsom, anti-social behaviour left out.

Sep 2021 – Aug 2022: 2,123 crimesSep 2021 – Aug 20222,123Sep 2022 – Aug 2023: 2,363 crimesSep 2022 – Aug 20232,363Sep 2023 – Aug 2024: 2,262 crimesSep 2023 – Aug 20242,262Sep 2024 – Aug 2025: 2,430 crimesSep 2024 – Aug 20252,430Sep 2025 – Aug 2026: 2,500 crimesSep 2025 – Aug 20262,500

What is recorded

Crime severity: 1.3× the Epsom and Ewell average (0.9× the England and Wales average). 83 recorded crimes per 1,000 residents a year.

  • Violence and sexual offences: 59% of the harm here
  • Burglary: 15% of the harm here
  • Robbery: 6% of the harm here

Anti-social behaviour: 24 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.

TypePer 1,000 a year
Robbery0.8
Burglary4.4
Violence and sexual offences28.3
Drugs2.8
Possession of weapons0.7
Other crime1.5
Other theft7.9
Theft from the person1.5
Vehicle crime6.6
Criminal damage and arson8.4
Public order9.1
Bicycle theft3.0
Shoplifting8.1

Postcode districts in Epsom

Nearby towns

Council: Epsom and Ewell

Questions about crime in Epsom

Is Epsom a safe place to live?
Epsom scores 4 out of 10 for safety (above average crime), compared with every neighbourhood in England, Wales and Northern Ireland. Crime severity is 1.3 times the Epsom and Ewell average.
Is crime going up or down in Epsom?
Up 18% over 5 years, from 2,123 recorded crimes a year to 2,500.
What is the most common crime in Epsom?
The most common recorded crime is violence and sexual offences, about 28 per 1,000 residents a year.
How does crime in Epsom compare with Epsom and Ewell?
Crime severity in Epsom is 1.3 times the Epsom and Ewell average.