Crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs: statistics, rates and trends
1,493 crimes were recorded in Tadworth and Epsom Downs in the 12 months to August 2026, 53.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 4% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- Questions about crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (624), anti-social behaviour (203) and criminal damage and arson (138) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,082nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Tadworth and Epsom Downs | Reigate and Banstead | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,493 | 11,126 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 53.8 | 69.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | +1% | -1% |
| Population | 27,772 | 159,134 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs peaked in the year to August 2018 (1,820 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (1,298). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 18%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,493 | 53.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,438 | 51.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,522 | 54.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,298 | 46.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,346 | 48.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,687 | 60.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,783 | 64.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,688 | 60.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,820 | 65.5 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 90 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (52% below) and burglary (44% below) were well below it. On the year before, drugs rose from 36 to 52 and other theft rose from 82 to 104, while burglary fell from 79 to 55 and public order fell from 139 to 111.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 624 | 22.5 | 34.2 | +10% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 203 | 7.3 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 138 | 5.0 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Vehicle crime | 112 | 4.0 | 5.0 | +19% |
| Public order | 111 | 4.0 | 6.7 | -20% |
| Other theft | 104 | 3.7 | 6.4 | +27% |
| Burglary | 55 | 2.0 | 3.6 | -30% |
| Drugs | 52 | 1.9 | 3.3 | +44% |
| Other crime | 45 | 1.6 | 2.1 | -8% |
| Possession of weapons | 18 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 17 | 0.6 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Robbery | 9 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
6 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Tadworth and Epsom Downs; the highest is Leatherhead (120.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Ashtead (29.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Tadworth and Epsom Downs |
|---|---|---|---|
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | +18% |
| Epsom | 3,917 | 111.2 | +107% |
| Ashtead | 446 | 29.9 | -44% |
| Ewell | 2,517 | 76.8 | +43% |
| Leatherhead | 1,520 | 120.2 | +124% |
| Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | 668 | 43.8 | -18% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,658 | 78.0 | +45% |
| South Merstham | 980 | 92.3 | +72% |
Of the 3 areas within Tadworth and Epsom Downs, Tattenham Corner & Preston had the highest crime rate (75.3 per 1,000) and Nork the lowest (39.2).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tattenham Corner & Preston | Neighbourhood | 10,696 | 805 | 75.3 |
| Lower Kingswood, Tadworth & Walton | Neighbourhood | 10,909 | 462 | 42.4 |
| Nork | Neighbourhood | 9,798 | 384 | 39.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Tadworth and Epsom Downs over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (72).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 72 |
| On or near Heathland Mews | 50 |
| On or near Merland Rise | 42 |
| On or near The Avenue | 37 |
| On or near Morden Close | 32 |
| On or near Devizes Road | 31 |
| On or near Hawes Road | 31 |
| On or near Sports/Recreation Area | 31 |
| On or near Parking Area | 26 |
| On or near Waterfield Green | 25 |
Of the 1,290 crimes in Tadworth and Epsom Downs with a recorded outcome, 29% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 203 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 557 | 43.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 371 | 28.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 137 | 10.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 5.2% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 54 | 4.2% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 2.4% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 28 | 2.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 18 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 1.4% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
Tadworth and Epsom Downs has an estimated population of 27,772 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.2%, against 23.3%), less private renting (8.7%, against 20.3%) and less social housing (11%, against 17%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Tadworth and Epsom Downs average decile 8.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Tadworth and Epsom Downs | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.1% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.7% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 25.0% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 80.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 8.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Tadworth and Epsom Downs a safe place to live?
Tadworth and Epsom Downs recorded 53.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,082nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 624 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (203).
Is crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs going up or down?
Recorded crime in Tadworth and Epsom Downs was up 4% on the year before: 1,493 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,438 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Tadworth and Epsom Downs?
About 27,772 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 23% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Tadworth and Epsom Downs?
Tadworth and Epsom Downs 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.