Staines-upon-Thames Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

November 2025 marked a combination of seasonal influences and entrenched patterns in Staines-upon-Thames, a built-up area within Spelthorne. The area's overall crime rate of 11.0 per 1,000 residents placed it 50.7% above the UK average of 7.3, a disparity that reflects both local demographics and environmental factors. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime picture, accounting for 29.3% of all incidents and 25% above the UK average. This category saw a notable 21.4% decrease from October, possibly linked to the end of the academic term or reduced social gatherings. Shoplifting, at 1.6 per 1,000, remained a persistent concern, 154% above the UK average, likely driven by the proximity of major retail hubs and the Black Friday shopping period. Anti-social behaviour (1.5 per 1,000) and public order offences (1.1 per 1,000) also exceeded national averages, potentially influenced by the shorter daylight hours and increased social activity during Bonfire Night. The seasonal context of November—marked by dark evenings, the transition from autumn to winter, and the commercial intensity of Black Friday—likely exacerbated these trends, though the exact relationship between these factors and the crime data remains to be fully explored.

The most dramatic shift in November 2025 was a 500% increase in robbery incidents, rising from 1 to 6. This spike, though numerically small, signals a significant change in the crime mix, with robbery now contributing 2.7% of total crimes. Concurrently, other crime surged by 133.3%, reflecting a broader trend in unclassified incidents that may include emerging patterns or underreported activities. Shoplifting, already 154% above the UK average at 1.6 per 1,000, remained a persistent issue, likely tied to Black Friday shopping activity. Meanwhile, possession of weapons fell by 50%, from 6 to 3, an anomaly that may reflect temporary enforcement efforts or seasonal changes in illicit activity. For residents, the 8 crimes per day figure offers a tangible sense of the local crime frequency, though it remains distinct from the UK's broader context.

Staines-upon-Thames' crime rate in November 2025 stood at 11.0 per 1,000 residents, a slight 2.2% decrease from the previous month's 11.3. This marginal decline contrasts with the area's overall position as 50.7% above the UK average. On a daily basis, the built-up area recorded approximately 8 crimes per day, a figure that, while localised, underscores the persistent presence of crime in the community. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 91 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the frequency of incidents in a population of 20,372. While the slight downward trend may reflect seasonal factors—such as the end of Black Friday shopping or reduced Bonfire Night activity—it remains higher than the UK average, suggesting structural or environmental factors specific to the area may contribute to sustained elevated rates.