Total Crime Rate
9.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Fairfax Avenue area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in College , and the 15th lowest crime rate of 231 local areas in Epsom and Ewell .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Fairfax Avenue (KT17 2QP) in the last 12 months was 9.4 per 1,000 residents and was 82.6% lower than the College average (54.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 3.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were flat ( 0.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 157.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Fairfax Avenue (KT17 2QP), the main crime hotspot is near Castle Avenue. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In College| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Arundel Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queensmead Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Queensmead Avenue | Under investigation |
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