Total Crime Rate
31.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Downs Way area has the 32nd lowest crime rate of 84 local areas in College , and the 76th lowest crime rate of 231 local areas in Epsom and Ewell .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Downs Way (KT18 5LU) in the last 12 months was 31.6 per 1,000 residents and was 41.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson 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 Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 8.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -51.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Downs Way (KT18 5LU), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Downs Road, where police recorded 10 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Downs Way (3 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In College| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Wootton Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Treadwell Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Aston Way | — |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Downs Way | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Downs Way | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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