Sunbury-on-Thames Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Sunbury-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 residents in July 2024, a figure 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4. This performance underscores the area’s relative safety, particularly in violent crime categories, where violence and sexual offences stood at 2.7 per 1,000—5% below the UK average. The dominance of violent crime (36.8% of all incidents) was tempered by a significant decline in property-related offences, with shoplifting and other thefts falling sharply below national benchmarks. Seasonal factors likely contributed to this profile: the absence of schoolchildren, combined with peak tourism and festivals, may have driven anti-social behaviour and public order offences to 21.1% and 10.5% of all crimes, respectively. However, these figures were offset by a marked decrease in vehicle crime, which dropped by 50% from the previous month, possibly reflecting reduced commuter traffic during the summer break. The area’s built-up nature, situated within Spelthorne, likely plays a role in shaping these patterns, with local policing efforts and community engagement mitigating some risks. Despite the increase in anti-social behaviour, the overall crime rate remains stable, suggesting that local initiatives may be effectively balancing seasonal pressures with long-term safety goals.

July 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery incidents, rising from zero to one report. This anomaly may reflect isolated events tied to summer festivals or increased transient populations. Anti-social behaviour rose by 33.3%, likely linked to the absence of schoolchildren and the influx of visitors during peak tourist season. Meanwhile, vehicle crime dropped by 50%, possibly due to fewer vehicles on the road during school holidays or heightened vigilance among residents. Violence and sexual offences remained 5% below the UK average at 2.7 per 1,000, a figure that contrasts with the 25% increase in public order offences compared to the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000. This divergence suggests that while violent crime remains subdued, disorder-related incidents are more pronounced locally. Residents may find the 50% reduction in vehicle crime particularly reassuring, as it aligns with lower traffic volumes during the summer months.

Sunbury-on-Thames maintained a stable crime rate in July 2024, with a 1.4% increase from the previous month’s 7.1 to 7.2 per 1,000 residents. This minor fluctuation suggests consistent patterns, likely influenced by seasonal dynamics such as extended daylight hours and increased foot traffic during festivals. Daily crime activity averaged five incidents per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s built-up character and proximity to commuter routes. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains relatively low compared to UK averages. This figure, while modest, reflects the area’s smaller population and the effectiveness of local policing in managing incidents. The stability in the crime rate contrasts with broader UK trends, where seasonal spikes in anti-social behaviour and public order offences are more pronounced. This may indicate a more cohesive community response to summer-related pressures, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.