Epsom & Ewell North vs Merstham
Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.
Epsom & Ewell North vs Merstham Results
Key Statistics (last 12 months)
Crime by Category (last 12 months)
Number of crimes per category — lower is better
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epsom & Ewell North safer than Merstham?
Epsom & Ewell North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) and recorded 467 crimes in the last 12 months. Merstham has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 1,046 crimes. Epsom & Ewell North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.
What is the crime trend in Epsom & Ewell North vs Merstham?
Epsom & Ewell North shows a year-on-year crime trend of -4.5% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Merstham shows +4.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.
What types of crime are most common in Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham?
In Epsom & Ewell North, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (160 incidents). In Merstham, it is Violent Crime (343 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.
How does anti-social behaviour compare between Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham?
Epsom & Ewell North recorded 68 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Merstham recorded 211. 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 Epsom & Ewell North vs Merstham?
Violent crime in Epsom & Ewell North totalled 160 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 343 in Merstham. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.
How many crimes were recorded in Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham in the previous year?
In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes (now 467, a change of -4.5%). Merstham recorded 1,002 crimes previously (now 1,046, +4.4%).
What is the resolution rate for crimes in Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham?
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. Epsom & Ewell North has a resolution rate of 31.3% and Merstham has 28.4%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.
Which police force covers Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham?
Epsom & Ewell North falls within the Surrey Police boundary. Merstham 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 Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham?
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 Epsom & Ewell North or Merstham on a crime map?
Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Epsom & Ewell North and Merstham. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.