South Acton vs Epsom & Ewell North

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    South Acton Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Epsom & Ewell North Surrey Police

      South Acton vs Epsom & Ewell North Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      South Acton
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,666 crimes / 12m
      ↑3.1% trend
      28.5% 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 South Acton
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      7,666
      467
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      7,434
      489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑3.1%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      28.5%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A South Acton
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Violent Crime
      1,698 ↑10%
      160 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,915 ↑9%
      68 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      631 ↓6%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      837 ↓11%
      73 ↑35%
      Burglary
      354 ↑19%
      28 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      370 ↓2%
      30 ↓14%
      Drugs
      350 ↑66%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      394 ↑1%
      35 ↓10%
      Robbery
      141 ↓4%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      592 ↓14%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      177 ↓17%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      109 ↓6%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      41 ↑52%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      57 ↓14%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Epsom & Ewell North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 7/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is South Acton safer than Epsom & Ewell North?

      South Acton has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 7,666 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 South Acton vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      South Acton shows a year-on-year crime trend of +3.1% — meaning total crimes rose 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 South Acton and Epsom & Ewell North?

      In South Acton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (1,915 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 South Acton and Epsom & Ewell North?

      South Acton recorded 1,915 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 South Acton vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Violent crime in South Acton totalled 1,698 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 South Acton and Epsom & Ewell North in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, South Acton recorded 7,434 crimes (now 7,666, a change of +3.1%). Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes previously (now 467, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in South Acton 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. South Acton has a resolution rate of 28.5% 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 South Acton and Epsom & Ewell North?

      South Acton 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 South Acton 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 South Acton or Epsom & Ewell North on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both South Acton 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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