Crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh: statistics, rates and trends
652 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh at a glance
- Crime trends in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- Types of crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- Worcester Park and Stoneleigh compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- Streets with the most crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- What happened after crimes were reported in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- Population and deprivation in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- Questions about crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- About this data
652 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 42.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 28% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 228 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Worcester Park and Stoneleigh has the 1,266th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | Epsom and Ewell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 652 | 7,062 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 42.8 | 84.8 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +28% | +12% | -1% |
| Population | 15,234 | 83,288 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh was highest in the year to July 2018 (780 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (510). Over the whole period it fell 16%, 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 | 652 | 42.8 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 510 | 33.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 608 | 39.9 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 587 | 38.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 544 | 35.7 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 626 | 41.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 675 | 44.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 742 | 48.7 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 780 | 51.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 83 |
| June 2026 | 89 |
| May 2026 | 49 |
| April 2026 | 49 |
| March 2026 | 45 |
| February 2026 | 56 |
| January 2026 | 48 |
| December 2025 | 47 |
| November 2025 | 47 |
| October 2025 | 42 |
| September 2025 | 52 |
| August 2025 | 45 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh 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 (+53%) and violence and sexual offences (+34%). The largest falls were in burglary (-47%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 228 | 15.0 | 0.44 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 92 | 6.0 | 0.39 | +33% |
| Shoplifting | 71 | 4.7 | 0.56 | +294% |
| Vehicle crime | 68 | 4.5 | 0.91 | +6% |
| Other theft | 55 | 3.6 | 0.56 | +53% |
| Public order | 43 | 2.8 | 0.42 | +26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 2.5 | 0.37 | +12% |
| Burglary | 26 | 1.7 | 0.48 | -47% |
| Drugs | 14 | 0.9 | 0.28 | +40% |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 0.25 | -47% |
| Robbery | 4 | 0.3 | 0.19 | +33% |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.16 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 0.08 | +0% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.07 | -83% |
Violence and sexual offences in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 35.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 92 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 71 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 294% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 68 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 4.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 47% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 2 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 almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Worcester Park and Stoneleigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Worcester Park and Stoneleigh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewell | 2,525 | 77.0 | +80% |
| Epsom | 3,907 | 110.9 | +159% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 14,895 | 87.0 | +103% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,629 | 77.8 | +82% |
| Banstead | 520 | 62.9 | +47% |
| Merton | 16,295 | 74.6 | +74% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,544 | 55.6 | +30% |
| West Molesey | 2,395 | 49.6 | +16% |
3 areas within Worcester Park and Stoneleigh, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Stoneleigh had the highest rate (50.6 per 1,000) and Auriol the lowest (38.7). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneleigh | Neighbourhood | 4,962 | 251 | 50.6 |
| Cuddington | Neighbourhood | 6,089 | 239 | 39.3 |
| Auriol | Neighbourhood | 4,183 | 162 | 38.7 |
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 Worcester Park and Stoneleigh over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Supermarket | 29 |
| On or near The Glade | 27 |
| On or near Stoneleigh Park Road | 21 |
| On or near Beaufort Way | 20 |
| On or near Avon Close | 19 |
| On or near Cuddington Avenue | 18 |
| On or near Worcester Park Road | 18 |
| On or near Cunliffe Road | 17 |
| On or near Riverhill Mews | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh 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 | 218 | 33.4% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 189 | 29.0% |
| Not recorded | 92 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 70 | 10.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 38 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.2% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 0.9% |
| Court result unavailable | 4 | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% |
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh has an estimated population of 15,234. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh sits in decile 9.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 59.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 |
Is Worcester Park and Stoneleigh a safe place to live?
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 42.8 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 Worcester Park and Stoneleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 228 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (92).
Is crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh was up 28% on the year before: 652 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Worcester Park and Stoneleigh?
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh 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 Worcester Park and Stoneleigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.