Crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh: statistics, rates and trends
668 crimes were recorded in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh in the 12 months to August 2026, 43.8 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 31% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- Questions about crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (229), anti-social behaviour (96) and shoplifting (74) made up 60% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,240th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | Epsom and Ewell | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 668 | 7,079 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 43.8 | 85.0 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +31% | +11% | -1% |
| Population | 15,234 | 83,288 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh peaked in the year to August 2018 (794 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (510). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 668 | 43.8 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 510 | 33.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 608 | 39.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 585 | 38.4 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 565 | 37.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 583 | 38.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 669 | 43.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 754 | 49.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 794 | 52.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 61 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (66% below) and anti-social behaviour (59% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 21 to 74 and anti-social behaviour rose from 68 to 96, while burglary fell from 41 to 29.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 229 | 15.0 | 34.2 | +34% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 96 | 6.3 | 15.4 | +41% |
| Shoplifting | 74 | 4.9 | 8.5 | +252% |
| Vehicle crime | 72 | 4.7 | 5.0 | +16% |
| Other theft | 53 | 3.5 | 6.4 | +26% |
| Public order | 47 | 3.1 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 2.3 | 6.7 | 0% |
| Burglary | 29 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -29% |
| Drugs | 15 | 1.0 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Other crime | 8 | 0.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 3 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Every one of the 8 nearest towns has a higher crime rate than Worcester Park and Stoneleigh.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Worcester Park and Stoneleigh |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ewell | 2,517 | 76.8 | +75% |
| Epsom | 3,917 | 111.2 | +153% |
| Kingston upon Thames | 15,017 | 87.7 | +100% |
| Sutton (Sutton) | 16,658 | 78.0 | +78% |
| Banstead | 524 | 63.4 | +45% |
| Merton | 16,220 | 74.2 | +69% |
| Tadworth and Epsom Downs | 1,493 | 53.8 | +23% |
| West Molesey | 2,388 | 49.4 | +13% |
Of the 3 areas within Worcester Park and Stoneleigh, Stoneleigh had the highest crime rate (51.0 per 1,000) and Auriol the lowest (39.9).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stoneleigh | Neighbourhood | 4,962 | 253 | 51.0 |
| Cuddington | Neighbourhood | 6,089 | 248 | 40.7 |
| Auriol | Neighbourhood | 4,183 | 167 | 39.9 |
The 10 locations below account for 39% of the crime recorded in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (63).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 63 |
| On or near Supermarket | 33 |
| On or near The Glade | 27 |
| On or near Stoneleigh Park Road | 23 |
| On or near Avon Close | 20 |
| On or near Beaufort Way | 19 |
| On or near Cuddington Avenue | 19 |
| On or near Worcester Park Road | 19 |
| On or near Cunliffe Road | 18 |
| On or near Stoneleigh Broadway | 18 |
Of the 572 crimes in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 8.2% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 96 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 226 | 39.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 194 | 33.9% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 63 | 11.0% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 8.2% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 3.7% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 6 | 1.0% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 4 | 0.7% | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 3 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.3% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 1 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh has an estimated population of 15,234 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (3.2%, against 17.1%), fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%) and less private renting (12%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Worcester Park and Stoneleigh average decile 9.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Worcester Park and Stoneleigh | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.3% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.5% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 24.7% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 43.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.1% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 85.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 3.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Worcester Park and Stoneleigh a safe place to live?
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh recorded 43.8 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,240th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 229 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (96).
Is crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh going up or down?
Recorded crime in Worcester Park and Stoneleigh was up 31% on the year before: 668 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 510 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Worcester Park and Stoneleigh?
About 15,234 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Worcester Park and Stoneleigh?
Worcester Park and Stoneleigh 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.