Crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs: statistics, rates and trends
1,544 crimes were recorded in Tadworth and Epsom Downs in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs at a glance
- Crime trends in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- Types of crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- Tadworth and Epsom Downs compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- Streets with the most crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- What happened after crimes were reported in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- Population and deprivation in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- Questions about crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- About this data
1,544 crimes were recorded in Tadworth and Epsom Downs in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 652 reports (42% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Tadworth and Epsom Downs has the 1,052nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Tadworth and Epsom Downs | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,544 | 11,197 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 70.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | +2% | -1% |
| Population | 27,772 | 159,134 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs was highest in the year to July 2018 (1,818 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (1,314). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 1,544 | 55.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,434 | 51.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,499 | 54.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,315 | 47.3 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,314 | 47.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,771 | 63.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,740 | 62.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,699 | 61.2 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,818 | 65.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 132 |
| June 2026 | 129 |
| May 2026 | 162 |
| April 2026 | 148 |
| March 2026 | 111 |
| February 2026 | 85 |
| January 2026 | 113 |
| December 2025 | 133 |
| November 2025 | 129 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 134 |
| August 2025 | 141 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Tadworth and Epsom Downs 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 other theft (+32%) and drugs (+29%). The largest falls were in burglary (-43%) and shoplifting (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 652 | 23.5 | 0.69 | +18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 209 | 7.5 | 0.49 | +7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 143 | 5.1 | 0.76 | -1% |
| Public order | 123 | 4.4 | 0.67 | -10% |
| Vehicle crime | 116 | 4.2 | 0.85 | +22% |
| Other theft | 107 | 3.9 | 0.60 | +32% |
| Burglary | 50 | 1.8 | 0.51 | -43% |
| Drugs | 49 | 1.8 | 0.54 | +29% |
| Other crime | 45 | 1.6 | 0.77 | -6% |
| Shoplifting | 19 | 0.7 | 0.08 | -24% |
| Possession of weapons | 17 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +55% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.4 | 0.27 | +25% |
| Theft from the person | 4 | 0.1 | 0.09 | +33% |
Violence and sexual offences in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 652 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 18% on the year before. It made up 42.2% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 7% on the year before. It made up 13.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 143 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 116 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 22% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 107 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 29% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 45 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 17 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 up 55% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Tadworth and Epsom Downs, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Tadworth and Epsom Downs.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead | 520 | 62.9 | +13% |
| Epsom | 3,907 | 110.9 | +99% |
| Ashtead | 470 | 31.5 | -43% |
| Ewell | 2,525 | 77.0 | +39% |
| Leatherhead | 1,552 | 122.7 | +121% |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 652 | 42.8 | -23% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,629 | 77.8 | +40% |
| South Merstham | 967 | 91.1 | +64% |
3 areas within Tadworth and Epsom Downs, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Tattenham Corner & Preston had the highest rate (78.1 per 1,000) and Nork the lowest (40.4). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | Neighbourhood | 10,696 | 835 | 78.1 |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | Neighbourhood | 10,909 | 479 | 43.9 |
| Nork | Neighbourhood | 9,798 | 396 | 40.4 |
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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 77 |
| On or near Heathland Mews | 51 |
| On or near Merland Rise | 43 |
| On or near The Avenue | 43 |
| On or near Morden Close | 40 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 34 |
| On or near Devizes Road | 31 |
| On or near Hawes Road | 30 |
| On or near Parking Area | 28 |
| On or near Waterfield Green | 25 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Tadworth and Epsom Downs 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 591 | 38.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 374 | 24.2% |
| Not recorded | 209 | 13.5% |
| Under investigation | 144 | 9.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 4.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 2.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 2.1% |
| Local resolution | 32 | 2.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 16 | 1.0% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Tadworth and Epsom Downs has an estimated population of 27,772. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Tadworth and Epsom Downs sits in decile 8.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 |
Is Tadworth and Epsom Downs a safe place to live?
Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 55.6 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 652 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (209).
Is crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs was up 8% on the year before: 1,544 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,434 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Tadworth and Epsom Downs?
Tadworth and Epsom Downs 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 Tadworth and Epsom Downs. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.