Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Epsom & Ewell North

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Epsom & Ewell North Surrey Police

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Epsom & Ewell North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
      Metropolitan Police Service
      5,404 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      22.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      66/100
      Safe
      Epsom & Ewell North
      Surrey Police
      467 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      5,404
      467
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,705
      489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      22.1%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Violent Crime
      1,677 ↑6%
      160 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,180 ↑3%
      68 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      333 ↓14%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      546 ↓5%
      73 ↑35%
      Burglary
      249 ↑2%
      28 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      307 ↓6%
      30 ↓14%
      Drugs
      215 ↓29%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      274 ↓5%
      35 ↓10%
      Robbery
      132 ↓13%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      198 ↓58%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      138 ↑41%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      29 ↑12%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑86%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      85 ↑2%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Epsom & Ewell North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood safer than Epsom & Ewell North?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 5,404 crimes in the last 12 months. Epsom & Ewell North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 467 crimes. Epsom & Ewell North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Epsom & Ewell North shows -4.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North?

      In Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,677 incidents). In Epsom & Ewell North, it is Violent Crime (160 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood recorded 1,180 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Epsom & Ewell North recorded 68. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Violent crime in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood totalled 1,677 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 160 in Epsom & Ewell North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood recorded 5,705 crimes (now 5,404, a change of -5.3%). Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes previously (now 467, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood has a resolution rate of 22.1% and Epsom & Ewell North has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Epsom & Ewell North is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood or Epsom & Ewell North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crystal Palace and Upper Norwood and Epsom & Ewell North. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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