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

For every 1,000 residents in Sunbury-on-Thames, 5.8 crimes were reported in September 2024—a rate 24.7% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This lower-than-national figure suggests a relatively safer environment compared to the broader UK context. Anti-social behaviour dominated the crime profile, accounting for 20.5% of all incidents, followed by violence and sexual offences (19.7%) and vehicle crime (15.6%). These figures align with the area’s character as a commuter hub near London, where high foot traffic and parking areas may contribute to vehicle-related offences and anti-social incidents. The seasonal transition of September—marked by the return to school and university term—likely influenced the crime profile, with increased social activity potentially driving anti-social behaviour and public order offences. Meanwhile, the sharp drop in violence and sexual offences compared to August may reflect the stabilisation of community routines as the term begins. Vehicle crime remains elevated compared to the UK average, a trend consistent with the area’s role as a commuter town where parked vehicles are a common target. The data also reveals a stark contrast in drug-related offences, which rose from zero to four cases—a 100% increase—linked to the influx of students or other transient populations during freshers’ week. These patterns illustrate how local demographics and seasonal shifts interact to shape the crime picture in Sunbury-on-Thames, offering insights into the factors that influence safety in a built-up area within Spelthorne.

September 2024 saw a sharp 53.8% decrease in violence and sexual offences, dropping from 52 to 24 incidents—a significant shift that may reflect the start of the academic term and increased community activity. Conversely, drug-related offences surged by 100%, rising from zero to four cases, a statistic that could indicate heightened social interactions during freshers’ week or other seasonal events. Vehicle crime remained above the UK average, with a rate of 0.9 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.5, linked to the area’s commuter infrastructure. Anti-social behaviour, the most common category at 20.5% of total crimes, remained aligned with the UK average, suggesting no significant local deviation in this area. These fluctuations highlight the interplay between seasonal rhythms and local demographics, such as the influx of students or the timing of school holidays, which may influence crime patterns in ways that differ from the national trend.

Sunbury-on-Thames' crime rate in September 2024 fell by 13.5% compared to August, reflecting a decline from 6.7 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This downward trend suggests a potential shift in local crime dynamics, though seasonal factors may also play a role. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day in September, a figure that provides a tangible sense of the frequency of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 21,149. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime for individuals living in the area. This rate is lower than the UK average, which underscores the relative safety of Sunbury-on-Thames compared to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective reveals that while crime remains a concern, the local context—likely influenced by the area’s commuter demographics and proximity to London—may contribute to the observed rates.