Sunbury-on-Thames Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Sunbury-on-Thames' crime profile in April 2023, accounting for 28.2% of all reported crimes. This category, with a rate of 1.9 per 1,000 residents, sits 27% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area's overall crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 10.7% reduction compared to the UK's 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a relatively safer environment than the national average. Anti-social behaviour follows as the second most common category, contributing 20.4% of total crimes.4 per 1,000 is 19% above the UK average of 1.2 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area's unique balance between lower overall crime and elevated anti-social incidents. Vehicle crime, at 0.9 per 1,000, is 100% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggesting local factors such as commuter traffic or parking density may contribute. The seasonal context of April—Easter celebrations and spring weather—likely influences patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially linked to higher anti-social behaviour and violent incidents. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in property crimes (which account for 36.6% of total incidents) indicates a distinct dynamic compared to other months or regions. This data underscores the importance of contextual analysis, as Sunbury-on-Thames' crime profile cannot be fully explained by national trends alone.

April 2023 saw a 31.8% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 22 to 29 incidents. This jump, despite a 10.7% overall drop in crime rates compared to the UK average, suggests localized pressures in community interactions or environmental factors. Conversely, shoplifting and 'other crime' categories fell sharply—both dropping by 50% from March's figures. Shoplifting, which had previously been 58% below the UK average, further distanced itself to 0.2 per 1,000 compared to the UK's 0.5 per 1,000. This decline may reflect seasonal retail patterns, with fewer tourists or reduced foot traffic in Easter compared to Christmas. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by 41.2%, from 17 to 10 incidents, a reduction that aligns with the generally lower crime rates in this built-up area. The balance between violent crimes (28.2%) and property crimes (36.6%) shows a notable shift compared to other months, with violence and anti-social behaviour collectively accounting for 48.6% of all incidents. This mix, while below the UK average for violence, contrasts with elevated anti-social behaviour rates, indicating a combination of community engagement and enforcement priorities. Residents may find the 10.7% overall rate reduction particularly relevant, as it positions Sunbury-on-Thames as one of the safer areas in the UK despite specific challenges in anti-social conduct.

Sunbury-on-Thames' crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 in April 2023 represents a 22.1% decline from March's 8.6 per 1,000, a significant downward trend that contrasts with the UK's generally stable national figures. This reduction translates to roughly 5 crimes per day on average—a figure that, when scaled to the area's population of 21,149 residents, means one reported crime occurred for every 149 residents over the course of the month. While this monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK's average, the area's crime mix differs markedly. For instance, anti-social behaviour's 1.4 per 1,000 rate, though 19% above the UK's 1.2 per 1,000, contributes to the local profile compared to the national average. Conversely, shoplifting's 0.2 per 1,000 rate is 58% below the UK's 0.5 per 1,000, reflecting a local context where retail theft may be less prevalent due to lower tourist density or effective local deterrents. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while the overall rate is below the UK average, the relative overrepresentation of certain categories—like anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime—indicates that the area's crime challenges are distinct. This contrast with the UK average underscores the importance of localized analysis, as national statistics may not fully capture the specific dynamics of a built-up area within Spelthorne. The 22.1% monthly reduction also suggests that interventions or seasonal factors, such as the Easter period, may have played a role in dampening crime, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this.