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

Sunbury-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 6.4 per 1,000 residents in June 2023, placing it 24.7% below the UK average. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, masks significant variations across crime categories. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000, stood out as the most striking anomaly, 155% above the UK average—a disparity that may reflect the area’s road networks or increased traffic during the summer months. Violence and sexual offences, however, were 52% below the national average, likely due to the town’s character as a predominantly residential, low-density built-up area within Spelthorne. The top three crime types—violence and sexual offences (22.1%), vehicle crime (19.1%), and anti-social behaviour (13.2%)—illustrate a mix of persistent and emerging concerns. Anti-social behaviour, though a significant portion of the total, was 39% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s focus on community policing and local initiatives. Seasonal factors also played a role: with June marking the start of the summer season, longer daylight hours may have contributed to a reduction in certain crimes, such as shoplifting, which fell by 66.7% compared to May. However, the sharp rise in ‘other crime’ and drug-related incidents suggests that new challenges may be emerging, requiring continued monitoring and adaptive strategies. The area’s crime profile, shaped by its commuter belt location and stable residential population, continues to diverge from the UK average in key areas, highlighting the need for targeted interventions while maintaining the relatively low overall rate.

June 2023 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with several categories deviating sharply from the UK average. Vehicle crime, at 1.2 per 1,000 residents, was 155% above the UK average, a figure that may partly reflect the area’s road infrastructure or increased traffic during summer. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—accounting for 22.1% of all crimes—were 52% below the national average, a pattern consistent with Sunbury-on-Thames’ character as a relatively stable, residential area. Other notable shifts included a 100% increase in ‘other crime’ and drug-related incidents, both rising from two to four cases. This uptick, though small in absolute terms, could signal emerging challenges warranting local attention. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds, likely influenced by the start of the summer season and reduced foot traffic in retail areas during the early part of the month.

Sunbury-on-Thames’ crime rate in June 2023 fell to 6.4 per 1,000 residents, a 15.1% decrease from the previous month’s 7.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal trends, as longer daylight hours and the onset of summer may reduce opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly five crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, remains a local concern for residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 156 residents, a monthly exposure rate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. With a population of 21,149, the area’s crime profile reflects the characteristics of a built-up area within a commuter belt, where residential stability and proximity to amenities may contribute to lower overall rates. However, the persistence of vehicle crime at 1.2 per 1,000—significantly above the UK average—suggests a need for targeted local measures to address this specific vulnerability.