SM2 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SM2

SM2, Epsom and Ewell has recorded a total of 127 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.13 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this SM2 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around SM2, encompassing approximately 30722 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (35) incidents (59.09% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (28) incidents (-30.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (17) incidents (183.33% increase)

SM2 Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Cedar Road with total crimes: 9
  • Worcester Road with total crimes: 5
  • Brighton Road with total crimes: 5

SM2 Crime Map

Postcodes in SM2

The postcode district are associated with the SM2, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The SM2 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour354.1359.09%
Violence and sexual offences281.14-30.00%
Vehicle crime170.91183.33%
Burglary110.5537.50%
Public order110.361000.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.36700.00%
Drugs50.2666.67%
Other theft50.16-16.67%
Theft from the person30.160.00%
Robbery20.10100.00%
Other crime10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences402.931900.00%
Anti-social behaviour221.300.00%
Burglary80.720.00%
Vehicle crime60.26500.00%
Other theft60.200.00%
Drugs30.200.00%
Bicycle theft20.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.070.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Public order10.030.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.100.00%
Vehicle crime10.070.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.070.00%

In May 2024, Public order recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order30.26-40.00%
Vehicle crime20.10-75.00%
Other theft10.07-80.00%
Burglary10.03-92.31%
Criminal damage and arson10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences232.412200.00%
Burglary130.751200.00%
Anti-social behaviour100.420.00%
Vehicle crime80.330.00%
Public order50.260.00%
Other theft50.16400.00%
Drugs40.160.00%
Other crime20.130.00%
Robbery20.070.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Shoplifting10.030.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary10.10-66.67%
Other theft10.030.00%
Violence and sexual offences10.030.00%

In February 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary30.29-76.92%
Vehicle crime20.10-90.00%
Public order10.07-66.67%
Violence and sexual offences10.03-96.88%
Other crime10.030.00%
Other theft10.03-91.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences323.81-3.03%
Vehicle crime201.04150.00%
Anti-social behaviour170.65-26.09%
Burglary130.550.00%
Criminal damage and arson120.42300.00%
Other theft120.39100.00%
Shoplifting50.390.00%
Public order30.16-66.67%
Theft from the person10.10-50.00%
Drugs10.03-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences333.25-32.65%
Anti-social behaviour231.0721.05%
Burglary130.758.33%
Public order90.4250.00%
Vehicle crime80.29-42.86%
Other theft60.2620.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.20-66.67%
Drugs20.10100.00%
Theft from the person20.070.00%
Robbery10.07-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences494.0419.51%
Anti-social behaviour191.5911.76%
Vehicle crime140.62100.00%
Burglary120.4620.00%
Criminal damage and arson90.3912.50%
Public order60.29100.00%
Other theft50.20-16.67%
Bicycle theft30.16200.00%
Robbery20.100.00%
Other crime20.07100.00%
Shoplifting20.070.00%
Drugs10.070.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences413.1620.59%
Anti-social behaviour171.33-26.09%
Burglary100.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson80.33-27.27%
Vehicle crime70.26-61.11%
Other theft60.2350.00%
Public order30.20-66.67%
Robbery20.100.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Other crime10.030.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences343.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour231.110.00%
Vehicle crime180.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.590.00%
Public order90.360.00%
Burglary80.290.00%
Shoplifting40.260.00%
Other theft40.130.00%
Drugs20.130.00%
Bicycle theft10.070.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%
Other crime10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.36 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202417
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 20248
February 20242
January 202420
December 20238
November 202314
October 20237
September 202318

A total of 93 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20248
May 20241
April 202413
March 20241
February 20243
January 202413
December 202313
November 202312
October 202310
September 20238

A total of 286 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 23.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 49 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202440
July 20242
June 20242
April 202423
March 20241
February 20241
January 202432
December 202333
November 202349
October 202341
September 202334

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
May 20241
January 202412
December 20233
November 20239
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 18 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20244
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
September 20232

A total of 166 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202435
August 202422
April 202410
January 202417
December 202323
November 202319
October 202317
September 202323

A total of 51 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20241
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20239
November 20236
October 20233
September 20239

A total of 11 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
April 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
January 20241
December 20232
September 20231

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 52 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
May 20241
April 20245
March 20241
February 20241
January 202412
December 20236
November 20235
October 20236
September 20234

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241
January 20245
November 20232
September 20234

A total of 8 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SM2 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Cedar Road
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
  • 2. Worcester Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
    Burglary1
  • 3. Brighton Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Vehicle crime1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 4. The Quadrant
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 5. Cedar Gardens
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour5
  • 6. The Crescent
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 7. Holland Avenue
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order1
  • 8. Kingswood Drive
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
    Robbery1
  • 10. Ambleside Gardens
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Vehicle crime2
  • 11. California Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Northdown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albion Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Furzedown Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Holmwood Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. The Dene
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Drugs1
  • 17. Bradley Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
  • 18. Kings Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Chalcot Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Westmoreland Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Parking Area
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 22. Willis Avenue
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 23. Yarbridge Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Cheam Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 25. Hillside Road
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 26. Cuddington Way
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 27. Station Approach
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 28. Station Road
    Total1
    Theft from the person1
  • 29. Avenue Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Lymbourne Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1