Crime in Epsom: statistics, rates and trends

3,907 crimes were recorded in Epsom in the 12 months to July 2026, 110.9 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,279 reports (33% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Epsom has the 251st highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Epsom was highest in the year to July 2026 (3,907 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (3,509). Over the whole period it rose 3%, 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 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. Rates were well above the national level for public order, criminal damage and arson, drugs.

The largest increases were in robbery (+61%) and drugs (+58%). The largest falls were in theft from the person (-20%) and vehicle crime (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Epsom

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Epsom recorded 1,279 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (36.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 32.7% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Epsom

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Epsom recorded 656 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 16.8% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Epsom

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Epsom recorded 367 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Epsom

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Epsom recorded 324 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 8.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Epsom

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Epsom recorded 301 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 7.7% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Epsom

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Epsom recorded 224 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 5.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Epsom

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Epsom recorded 182 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 4.7% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Epsom

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Epsom recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 58% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Epsom

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Epsom recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Epsom

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Epsom recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Epsom

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Epsom recorded 51 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Epsom

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Epsom recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 61% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Epsom

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Epsom recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Epsom

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Epsom recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.

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

6 areas within Epsom, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Town had the highest rate (251.3 per 1,000) and Stamford the lowest (58.0). 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 over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Epsom 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 has an estimated population of 35,240. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Epsom sits in decile 7.9, 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. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

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