Crime & Safety in Epsom & Ewell
Latest crime statistics and trends from Surrey Police for the Epsom & Ewell area
Last updated: March 2026 • Data source: Surrey Police & CrimeRate
Overall Crime Rate
80 per 1k
↑ 53% vs Surrey avg
Violence & Sexual Offences
1,282
Most common crime type
5-Year Trend
+6%
Upward trend
Crime Risk Score
419
Within 5-min walk
Top Crime Types (2026)
Crime Risk Score
Scores range from 1 (lowest risk) to 1,000 (highest). Risk accounts for crime severity based on sentencing guidelines.
Crimes Increasing (3-year trend)
Criminal Damage & Arson
1.84x national average
Violence & Sexual Offences
1x national average
Public Order Offences
1.22x national average
Crimes Decreasing (3-year trend)
Vehicle Crime
0.97x national average
How Epsom Compares
vs South East Average
+31% higher
More dangerous than regional average
vs National Average
+10% higher
Slightly above England average
Among Surrey Towns
Top 10
Most dangerous medium-sized town
Public Order
7.74
per 1,000 people
Drugs Offences
3.89
per 1,000 people
Vehicle Crime
5.31
per 1,000 people
Safer Epsom & Ewell Initiative
Surrey Police operates the Safer Epsom & Ewell programme, focusing on retail crime, anti-social behaviour, and community safety.
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Report a Crime
Call 101 for non-emergency · 999 for emergencies · Crimestoppers 0800 555 111 (anonymous)
Learn More
Read our detailed Safer Epsom & Ewell report on the latest policing progress.