Epsom March crime and safety round-up
Policing activity across Epsom and Ewell in March 2026 saw a mix of enforcement successes, court outcomes and continued concern around acquisitive crime, drugs and community safety. 30th March an … Read More
Category: Policing
Box Hill’s Zig Zag Road Leads to Straight Ban on Antisocial Riding
Motorcyclists near Box Hill are being targeted despite the “vast majority” who visit the Surrey beauty spot being “considerate people who behave respectfully”. A Public Spaces Protection Order is being … Read More
Epsom and Ewell February crime and safety round-up
Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report individual crime incidents. However, as part of a trial we are publishing a monthly round-up of crime and community safety developments affecting … Read More
Surrey armed officers in fatal shooting to remain anonymous?
A coroner will soon decide whether armed police officers involved in a fatal shooting in Surrey will have their names kept out of the public eye. At a pre-inquest review … Read More
Is it a fair cop for Surrey Police to evict its tenants for no fault?
A pregnant mum facing eviction from her police-owned home has said Surrey Police’s latest concessions ‘do not go far enough’ and are “insulting”, despite the force extending the moving deadline … Read More
Surrey Police precept rising
The average household in Surrey could pay more than £350 a year towards policing after a £15 council tax hike was given the go-ahead. The police precept – the portion … Read More
When is attempted suicide anti-social? A Surrey police dilemma
A woman has criticised Surrey Police for giving her an anti-social behaviour warning after officers intervened while she considered taking her own life. She has claimed the move left her … Read More
January crime and safety round-up
Epsom and Ewell Times does not normally report individual crime incidents. However, as a trial, we are publishing a monthly round-up of crime and community safety matters with a local … Read More
Penchant for porn on Surrey police computer leads to ban
A Surrey Police officer was dismissed for watching porn, taking pictures of his genitals and buying cocaine on a work device. Former Detective Constable (DC) Luke Turner has also been … Read More
Paradox of Protection policy for tenants: triggers Surrey police evictions
A pregnant mum says families have been left facing a “very real prospect of being homeless” after being told to leave Surrey Police subsidised housing. At least 15 households living … Read More
Epsom & Ewell MP presses government on firearm licensing safeguards
Epsom & Ewell’s MP Helen Maguire led a Westminster Hall debate on 28 January calling for tighter safeguards in the firearms licensing system, with a particular focus on making medical … Read More
Surrey Police’s AI powered face recognition cameras in the spotlight
Surrey Police will continue to use AI-powered surveillance vans to scan thousands of people’s faces in public locations despite fears over ethnic bias, said councillors calling for their use to … Read More