Is Epsom & Ewell South Safe?
Crime statistics for Epsom & Ewell South. Based on official UK Police data, updated May 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 24 months — 3,319 total crimes recorded in Epsom & Ewell South
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Epsom & Ewell South — last 24 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Epsom & Ewell South safe?
Epsom & Ewell South has a CrimeRadar safety score of 6/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,699 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 4.9% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Epsom & Ewell South are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Epsom & Ewell South in the last 12 months?
1,699 crimes were recorded in Epsom & Ewell South in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 4.9% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,620 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 1,073 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Epsom & Ewell South?
The most common crime in Epsom & Ewell South is Violent Crime, with 1,073 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 63.2% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Epsom & Ewell South increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Epsom & Ewell South is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 4.9% — from 1,620 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,699 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Epsom & Ewell South?
Epsom & Ewell South has a safety score of 6 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Epsom & Ewell South compare to the Surrey Police average?
Epsom & Ewell South has a safety score of 6/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 26/100. Epsom & Ewell South is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Epsom & Ewell South?
48.1% of crimes recorded in Epsom & Ewell South resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Surrey Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Epsom & Ewell South?
1,073 violent crimes were recorded in Epsom & Ewell South in the last 12 months — representing 63.2% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 510 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Epsom & Ewell South last updated?
The crime data for Epsom & Ewell South was last updated in May 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Epsom & Ewell South with other areas?
You can compare Epsom & Ewell South with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.