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

Sunbury-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 7.6 per 1,000 residents in June 2025, placing it 6.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This marked contrast to the national trend is most pronounced in the category of criminal damage and arson, which stood at 0.9 per 1,000 — 55% higher than the UK average of 0.6. This anomaly may be linked to the start of summer, when increased outdoor activity and tourism in the area could contribute to incidents involving vandalism or fire-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.3% of all crimes, with 60 recorded cases, slightly below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour followed closely at 11.8%, with 19 incidents reported, 37% lower than the national rate. These figures suggest a relatively stable environment compared to broader UK trends, though the elevated criminal damage and arson rate deserves closer attention. The seasonal context of June — the longest day of the year and the beginning of the tourist season — may influence patterns of activity in public spaces, affecting both crime types and reporting rates. The balance between property and violent crime remains skewed toward violent offences, with 60 violent crimes compared to 59 property crimes. This distribution contrasts with some UK areas where property crime dominates, reflecting Sunbury-on-Thames' character as a mixed-use built-up area with a strong residential component. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the specific spikes in certain categories highlight the need for targeted local analysis.

June 2025 saw dramatic fluctuations in specific crime categories, with theft from the person increasing by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and burglary rising by 200% (from 1 to 3). These jumps, though small in absolute terms, indicate potential vulnerabilities in personal security or targeted opportunities for offenders. Conversely, other crime fell by 33.3% (from 6 to 4), and shoplifting decreased by 28.6% (from 7 to 5), suggesting some success in local interventions or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. The category of criminal damage and arson, at 0.9 per 1,000, was 55% above the UK average of 0.6 — a stark outlier in the data. This could reflect specific local factors, such as increased youth activity or targeted vandalism in public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour remained 37% below the UK average, with 19 incidents reported. This may be partly attributed to the area's relatively low population density and community-focused policing efforts. The sharp rise in theft from the person, though not reflected in overall rates, would be of immediate concern to residents, particularly those frequenting public areas during the summer months. These fluctuations underscore the importance of real-time monitoring and community engagement to address emerging trends.

Sunbury-on-Thames' crime rate in June 2025 (7.6 per 1,000) was 4.8% lower than the previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000, indicating a downward trend over the past two months. This decline aligns with the broader seasonal pattern seen in many UK areas, where crime rates tend to dip as the weather improves and community activities increase. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 5 crimes per day in June — a figure that, while modest, reflects the density of the built-up area and its proximity to London. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 131 residents, a monthly aggregate that provides context for residents assessing their personal risk. When scaled to the population of 21,149, this rate suggests that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is relatively low compared to more densely populated or high-risk areas. The previous month's rate of 8.0 per 1,000 highlights the recent improvement, though the area's crime profile remains distinct from the UK average in several key categories. These comparisons help residents understand how Sunbury-on-Thames' security profile stacks up against national benchmarks, offering reassurance about local safety while also identifying areas requiring further attention.