Sunbury-on-Thames Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reporting in Sunbury-on-Thames during April 2025, accounting for 32.9% of all recorded crimes. This category, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents, was 4% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents placed it 1.3% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a narrow but consistent margin. The second and third most common crime types were vehicle crime (1.0 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (1.0 per 1,000), both of which showed stark regional differences. Vehicle crime in Sunbury-on-Thames was 163% above the UK average, suggesting a local factor driving this disparity. This may partly explain the higher prevalence of vehicle-related offences, possibly linked to the area’s proximity to major transport routes and increased traffic during the Easter holiday period. Anti-social behaviour, while 25% below the UK average, remained a notable category, reflecting community tensions or seasonal patterns associated with public gatherings. The spring season, with its longer evenings and increased outdoor activity, likely contributed to the elevated rates of both violent and public order crimes. However, the area’s overall rate remained stable compared to other UK towns of similar size, indicating a relatively controlled crime environment despite specific local challenges.

April 2025 saw a 53.8% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 13 to 20 incidents, a trend that may be connected to increased traffic during the Easter holiday period. Theft from the person also rose sharply, with a 100% increase from zero to three reported cases, highlighting a potential vulnerability in public safety during busy weekends. Robbery, though rare, doubled from zero to one incident, a change that could reflect broader patterns of opportunistic crime. Vehicle crime’s 163% above the UK average rate of 0.4 per 1,000 residents stands out as a significant local anomaly, suggesting a need for targeted measures such as improved street lighting or CCTV coverage in high-traffic zones. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft categories were lower than the UK average, with shoplifting at 70% below the national rate. This may indicate effective local policing strategies or a lower retail density compared to other areas. The shift in crime mix from previous months also shows a slight increase in violent crime relative to property crime, a change that aligns with seasonal patterns of increased social interaction and public events.

April 2025’s crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents marked a 12.6% increase from March’s rate of 6.8 per 1,000, reflecting a notable upward trend. This rise, though modest, may be attributed to the Easter holiday period, which typically brings more visitors and extended public hours in local businesses. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of five crimes per day, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, underscores the need for vigilance in community areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is relatively low compared to larger urban centres but higher than many rural areas. When contextualised against the population of 21,149, this means that the majority of residents were not directly affected by crime, though the concentrated nature of certain offences—such as vehicle crime and violence—may impact specific neighbourhoods. The comparison to previous months also reveals that while violent crime remained a consistent concern, the increase in vehicle-related offences suggests a new dynamic that may require tailored responses from local authorities.