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

In May 2025, Sunbury-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 8.0 per 1,000 residents, 1.2% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure, while slightly lower than the national benchmark, reflects a combination of local factors. The crime mix in the area was dominated by violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37.9% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and criminal damage and arson (9.5%). This distribution highlights a marked focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, with violent crimes (64) narrowly outpacing property crimes (59). The seasonal context of May—characterised by bank holidays, longer evenings, and increased outdoor socialising—may contribute to the elevated levels of violence and public order offences. These patterns align with the area's built-up nature within Spelthorne, where a mix of residential and commercial activity likely influences crime dynamics. While anti-social behaviour and shoplifting remain significantly below the UK average, the rise in violent incidents underscores the need for targeted interventions. The area's relatively low burglary rate (0.6 per 1,000) and lower rates of theft from the person and drugs-related crimes suggest that certain security measures or community initiatives may be effective. Overall, the data illustrates a landscape where localised factors—such as the timing of social events and the density of urban spaces—play a pivotal role in shaping crime trends.

May 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in other theft (+200%), robbery (+200%), and other crime (+100%), suggesting a sudden surge in specific categories. These jumps, while not indicative of an overall spike in crime, point to targeted issues that may warrant closer examination. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by 80%, burglary by 75%, and theft from the person by 66.7%, indicating that some areas of concern are easing. The balance between violent and property crime also shifted: violent crimes (64) now slightly outnumber property crimes (59), a reversal from previous months. This shift may be linked to seasonal factors, such as May's bank holidays and extended evenings, which can drive outdoor socialising and associated incidents. Violence and sexual offences in Sunbury remain 6% above the UK average, a figure that underscores the area's specific challenges in this category despite the overall rate being slightly below national levels.

Sunbury-on-Thames' crime rate in May 2025 rose 5.0% from 7.6 to 8.0 per 1,000 residents, marking a slight upward trend after a previous month of relative stability. This increase, while modest, suggests a need to monitor emerging patterns, particularly in categories like other theft and robbery, which saw sharp month-on-month jumps. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately five crimes per day in May, a figure that, while not alarmingly high, reflects the persistent nature of local crime. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 125 residents, a ratio that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average when considering the area's built-up character. below the national benchmark. The population-scaled perspective highlights that while the absolute number of crimes is manageable, the specific categories of rising concern—particularly property-related offences—require targeted attention.