Highgate vs Epsom & Ewell North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    9/100
    Highgate Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Epsom & Ewell North Surrey Police

      Highgate vs Epsom & Ewell North Results

      A
      9/100
      High Crime
      Highgate
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,095 crimes / 12m
      ↓1.7% trend
      35.9% 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 Highgate
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Safety Score
      9/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      4,095
      467
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,166
      489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓1.7%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35.9%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Highgate
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Violent Crime
      923 ↑8%
      160 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      934 ↑4%
      68 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      280 ↓20%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      587 ↓2%
      73 ↑35%
      Burglary
      275 ↓23%
      28 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      224 ↑19%
      30 ↓14%
      Drugs
      90 ↑15%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      205 ↑1%
      35 ↓10%
      Robbery
      71 ↓35%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      257 ↑34%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      167 ↓32%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      45 ↓34%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      9 ↑200%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      28 ↑47%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Epsom & Ewell North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 9/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Highgate safer than Epsom & Ewell North?

      Highgate has a safety score of 9/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,095 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 Highgate vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Highgate shows a year-on-year crime trend of -1.7% — 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 Highgate and Epsom & Ewell North?

      In Highgate, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (934 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 Highgate and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Highgate recorded 934 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 Highgate vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Violent crime in Highgate totalled 923 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 Highgate and Epsom & Ewell North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Highgate recorded 4,166 crimes (now 4,095, a change of -1.7%). Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes previously (now 467, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Highgate 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. Highgate has a resolution rate of 35.9% 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 Highgate and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Highgate 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 Highgate 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 Highgate or Epsom & Ewell North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Highgate 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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