Crime in Epsom and Ewell: statistics, rates and trends

7,062 crimes were recorded in Epsom and Ewell in the 12 months to July 2026, 84.8 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 2,210 reports (31% of the total).

Of the 308 districts covered by this site, Epsom and Ewell has the 162nd highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Epsom and Ewell was highest in the year to July 2026 (7,062 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (6,015). Over the whole period it rose 4%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Epsom and Ewell over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in drugs (+67%) and shoplifting (+62%).

The largest falls were in theft from the person (-29%) and possession of weapons (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Epsom and Ewell

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Epsom and Ewell recorded 2,210 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (26.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 31.3% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Epsom and Ewell

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Epsom and Ewell recorded 1,152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 16.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Epsom and Ewell

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Epsom and Ewell recorded 705 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Epsom and Ewell

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Epsom and Ewell recorded 589 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Epsom and Ewell

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Epsom and Ewell recorded 526 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Epsom and Ewell

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Epsom and Ewell recorded 494 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Epsom and Ewell

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Epsom and Ewell recorded 444 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 6.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Epsom and Ewell

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Epsom and Ewell recorded 284 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Epsom and Ewell

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Epsom and Ewell recorded 278 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Epsom and Ewell

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Epsom and Ewell recorded 140 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Epsom and Ewell

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Epsom and Ewell recorded 75 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 56% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Epsom and Ewell

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Epsom and Ewell recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Epsom and Ewell

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Epsom and Ewell recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Epsom and Ewell

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Epsom and Ewell recorded 46 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the districts closest to Epsom and Ewell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Epsom and Ewell.

18 areas within Epsom and Ewell, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town had the highest rate (251.3 per 1,000) and Langley Vale the lowest (34.4). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Epsom and Ewell over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Epsom and Ewell over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Epsom and Ewell has an estimated population of 83,288. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Epsom and Ewell sits in decile 8.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Epsom and Ewell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.