Crime in Ewell: statistics, rates and trends
2,525 crimes were recorded in Ewell in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before.
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2,525 crimes were recorded in Ewell in the 12 months to July 2026, 77.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 25% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 707 reports (28% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ewell has the 668th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ewell | Epsom and Ewell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,525 | 7,062 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 77.0 | 84.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +25% | +12% | -1% |
| Population | 32,772 | 83,288 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ewell was highest in the year to July 2026 (2,525 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,925). Over the whole period it rose 17%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,525 | 77.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,018 | 61.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,965 | 60.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,954 | 59.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,925 | 58.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,135 | 65.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,302 | 70.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,058 | 62.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,157 | 65.8 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 222 |
| June 2026 | 265 |
| May 2026 | 192 |
| April 2026 | 203 |
| March 2026 | 212 |
| February 2026 | 158 |
| January 2026 | 181 |
| December 2025 | 162 |
| November 2025 | 234 |
| October 2025 | 248 |
| September 2025 | 227 |
| August 2025 | 221 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in 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. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime. The largest increases were in shoplifting (+279%) and drugs (+77%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 707 | 21.6 | 0.63 | +12% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 417 | 12.7 | 0.83 | +5% |
| Shoplifting | 311 | 9.5 | 1.15 | +279% |
| Vehicle crime | 250 | 7.6 | 1.55 | +35% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 186 | 5.7 | 0.84 | +9% |
| Public order | 177 | 5.4 | 0.81 | +1% |
| Other theft | 162 | 4.9 | 0.77 | +8% |
| Burglary | 112 | 3.4 | 0.97 | +53% |
| Drugs | 85 | 2.6 | 0.79 | +77% |
| Other crime | 53 | 1.6 | 0.77 | +36% |
| Robbery | 26 | 0.8 | 0.59 | +53% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.6 | 0.74 | +25% |
| Possession of weapons | 14 | 0.4 | 0.44 | -22% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 0.09 | -71% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ewell
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ewell recorded 707 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 28.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ewell
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ewell recorded 417 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 16.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ewell
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ewell recorded 311 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 279% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ewell
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ewell recorded 250 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 35% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ewell
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ewell recorded 186 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ewell
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ewell recorded 177 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ewell
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ewell recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 6.4% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ewell
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ewell recorded 112 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 53% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ewell
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ewell recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 77% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ewell
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ewell recorded 53 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ewell
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ewell recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ewell
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ewell recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ewell
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ewell recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ewell
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ewell recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 71% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ewell, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ewell.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ewell |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 652 | 42.8 | -44% |
| Epsom | 3,907 | 110.9 | +44% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 14,895 | 87.0 | +13% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,629 | 77.8 | +1% |
| Banstead | 520 | 62.9 | -18% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,544 | 55.6 | -28% |
| Ashtead | 470 | 31.5 | -59% |
| West Molesey | 2,395 | 49.6 | -36% |
5 areas within Ewell, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ruxley had the highest rate (112.0 per 1,000) and Nonsuch the lowest (34.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ruxley | Neighbourhood | 6,831 | 765 | 112.0 |
| Ewell Court | Neighbourhood | 5,537 | 526 | 95.0 |
| Ewell Village | Neighbourhood | 6,174 | 509 | 82.4 |
| West Ewell | Neighbourhood | 6,491 | 433 | 66.7 |
| Nonsuch | Neighbourhood | 6,239 | 217 | 34.8 |
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 Ewell over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 380 |
| On or near Parking Area | 86 |
| On or near Wesley Close | 36 |
| On or near Baker Place | 34 |
| On or near Gadesden Road | 34 |
| On or near Hogsmill Way | 33 |
| On or near High Street | 33 |
| On or near Station Approach | 31 |
| On or near Huntsmoor Road | 30 |
| On or near Garbrand Walk | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 945 | 37.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 587 | 23.2% |
| Not recorded | 417 | 16.5% |
| Under investigation | 223 | 8.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 111 | 4.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 104 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 55 | 2.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 19 | 0.8% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.2% |
Ewell has an estimated population of 32,772. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ewell sits in decile 8.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ewell |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.7% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 19.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.4% |
| Social rented homes | 7.5% |
| Private rented homes | 12.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.6 |
Is Ewell a safe place to live?
Ewell recorded 77.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ewell?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 707 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (417).
Is crime in Ewell going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ewell was up 25% on the year before: 2,525 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,018 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ewell?
Ewell is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Ewell. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.