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

Vehicle crime in Sunbury-on-Thames during June 2024 stood at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, a stark 122% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This outlier contrasts with the area's overall crime rate of 7.1 per 1,000, which is 13.4% below the UK average of 8.2. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (32% of total), anti-social behaviour (16%), and vehicle crime (14.7%). These figures reflect a pattern where property crimes (53 incidents) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (48 incidents). The seasonal context of June—a month marking the start of summer and the longest days—may influence crime dynamics, though the area's lower-than-UK-average violent crime rate suggests a relative stability in community interactions. The absence of a major tourist influx in this inland location may temper seasonal spikes typically seen in coastal regions, yet vehicle crime remains an anomaly. The data may partly explain the higher vehicle crime rate through factors such as increased commuter traffic or unsecured vehicles in residential areas. The overall crime rate's alignment with a built-up area's profile—where property crime is common but violent crime is mitigated by social cohesion—adds nuance to the statistics.

June 2024 saw significant shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 0 to 3 incidents) and shoplifting increasing by 80% (from 5 to 9). These spikes contrast with decreases in drugs offences (-60%, from 5 to 2) and other theft (-21.4%, from 14 to 11). The vehicle crime rate's 122% excess over the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, likely tied to local infrastructure such as car parks or residential areas with limited surveillance. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 12.7% (from 55 to 48), though this remains the most common crime category at 32% of total incidents. The public order category also rose by 41.7% (from 12 to 17), potentially linked to increased foot traffic during summer events. For residents, the 122% above-average vehicle crime rate offers a clear actionable insight: securing vehicles with alarms or tracking devices may reduce risk. The mix of increases and decreases suggests a combination of seasonal factors and localized policing efforts.

Sunbury-on-Thames' crime rate in June 2024 (7.1 per 1,000) was stable compared to the previous month (7.2 per 1,000), reflecting a -1.9% change. This consistency is notable given the month-on-month fluctuations in specific crime types. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 5 crimes per day, a figure that contextualizes the 150 total incidents over 30 days. When scaled to the population of 21,149, this translates to roughly one reported crime for every 141 residents over the course of June—a monthly exposure rate that is 13.4% below the UK average. The stability in overall crime rate contrasts with the sharp increase in vehicle crime, which was 122% above the UK average. This discrepancy underscores the importance of localized factors, as the UK-wide average may not fully capture Sunbury-on-Thames' specific vulnerabilities. Residents may find the 1-in-141 monthly exposure rate more relatable than abstract rates, though the higher vehicle crime rate suggests targeted measures could further reduce risk.