Old Kent Road vs Epsom & Ewell North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Old Kent Road Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Epsom & Ewell North Surrey Police

      Old Kent Road vs Epsom & Ewell North Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Old Kent Road
      Metropolitan Police Service
      14,686 crimes / 12m
      ↓0.1% trend
      33.3% 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 Old Kent Road
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      14,686
      467
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      14,696
      489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓0.1%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      33.3%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Old Kent Road
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Violent Crime
      3,657 ↑6%
      160 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,401 ↑2%
      68 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      1,148 ↑1%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      879 ↓3%
      73 ↑35%
      Burglary
      786 ↑1%
      28 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      681 ↓2%
      30 ↓14%
      Drugs
      756 ↑23%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      703 ↑11%
      35 ↓10%
      Robbery
      540 ↓3%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      509 ↓52%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      1,038 ↓1%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑11%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      124 ↑75%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      156 ↑14%
      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 Old Kent Road safer than Epsom & Ewell North?

      Old Kent Road has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 14,686 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 Old Kent Road vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Old Kent Road shows a year-on-year crime trend of -0.1% — 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 Old Kent Road and Epsom & Ewell North?

      In Old Kent Road, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (3,657 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 Old Kent Road and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Old Kent Road recorded 3,401 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 Old Kent Road vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Violent crime in Old Kent Road totalled 3,657 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 Old Kent Road and Epsom & Ewell North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Old Kent Road recorded 14,696 crimes (now 14,686, a change of -0.1%). Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes previously (now 467, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Old Kent Road 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. Old Kent Road has a resolution rate of 33.3% 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 Old Kent Road and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Old Kent Road 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 Old Kent Road 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 Old Kent Road or Epsom & Ewell North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Old Kent Road 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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