Crime in Epsom: statistics, rates and trends
3,917 crimes were recorded in Epsom in the 12 months to August 2026, 111.2 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,265), anti-social behaviour (719) and public order (364) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 249th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Epsom | Epsom and Ewell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,917 | 7,079 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 111.2 | 85.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 35,240 | 83,288 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the most recorded crime in Epsom of any year here (3,917 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 2%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,917 | 111.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,800 | 107.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,619 | 102.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,613 | 102.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,507 | 99.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 3,736 | 106.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,776 | 107.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,869 | 109.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,828 | 108.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 351 |
| July 2026 | 346 |
| June 2026 | 360 |
| May 2026 | 331 |
| April 2026 | 374 |
| March 2026 | 288 |
| February 2026 | 282 |
| January 2026 | 287 |
| December 2025 | 316 |
| November 2025 | 303 |
| October 2025 | 295 |
| September 2025 | 384 |
Compared with England and Wales, Epsom recorded notably more bicycle theft (75% above the national rate), public order (55% above the national rate) and drugs (38% above the national rate), and notably less theft from the person (33% below). On the year before, robbery rose from 28 to 44 and drugs rose from 134 to 159, while vehicle crime fell from 215 to 171 and theft from the person fell from 48 to 40.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,265 | 35.9 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 719 | 20.4 | 15.4 | +9% |
| Public order | 364 | 10.3 | 6.7 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 341 | 9.7 | 8.5 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 298 | 8.5 | 6.7 | +12% |
| Other theft | 213 | 6.0 | 6.4 | -8% |
| Vehicle crime | 171 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -20% |
| Drugs | 159 | 4.5 | 3.3 | +19% |
| Burglary | 140 | 4.0 | 3.6 | +9% |
| Other crime | 81 | 2.3 | 2.1 | -11% |
| Bicycle theft | 51 | 1.4 | 0.8 | -11% |
| Robbery | 44 | 1.2 | 1.4 | +57% |
| Theft from the person | 40 | 1.1 | 1.7 | -17% |
| Possession of weapons | 31 | 0.9 | 1.0 | -9% |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Epsom; the highest is Leatherhead (120.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashtead (29.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Epsom |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewell | 2,517 | 76.8 | -31% |
| Ashtead | 446 | 29.9 | -73% |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 668 | 43.8 | -61% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | -52% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | -43% |
| Leatherhead | 1,520 | 120.2 | +8% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 15,017 | 87.7 | -21% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,658 | 78.0 | -30% |
Of the 6 areas within Epsom, Town had the highest crime rate (253.7 per 1,000) and Stamford the lowest (58.3), 4 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Town | Neighbourhood | 6,776 | 1,719 | 253.7 |
| Court | Neighbourhood | 7,788 | 882 | 113.3 |
| Horton | Neighbourhood | 2,491 | 174 | 69.9 |
| Woodcote & Langley Vale | Neighbourhood | 6,332 | 408 | 64.4 |
| College | Neighbourhood | 8,339 | 493 | 59.1 |
| Stamford | Neighbourhood | 5,056 | 295 | 58.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Epsom over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (516).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 516 |
| On or near Theatre/Concert Hall | 240 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 214 |
| On or near Supermarket | 183 |
| On or near Nightclub | 163 |
| On or near Hospital | 149 |
| On or near Derby Stables Road | 69 |
| On or near Hunters Close | 59 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 47 |
| On or near B284 | 44 |
Of the 3,198 crimes in Epsom with a recorded outcome, 38% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 719 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 1,202 | 37.6% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,092 | 34.1% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 356 | 11.1% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 151 | 4.7% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 130 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 128 | 4.0% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 70 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 19 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 0.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Epsom has an estimated population of 35,240 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (48%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (12%, against 18%) and less social housing (12%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Epsom average decile 7.9 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Epsom | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 15.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 18.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 8.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 47.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.1% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 18.5% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.9% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.9 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Epsom a safe place to live?
Epsom recorded 111.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 249th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were bicycle theft and public order.
What is the most common crime in Epsom?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,265 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (719).
Is crime in Epsom going up or down?
Recorded crime in Epsom was up 3% on the year before: 3,917 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,800 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Epsom?
About 35,240 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 15% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Epsom?
Epsom is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.