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

For a population of 21,149 residents, Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 115 crimes in October 2025, equating to a crime rate of 5.4 per 1,000 people. This figure is 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, placing the area among the safest in the country. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (40 incidents, 34.8% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (19, 16.5%) and public order offences (16, 13.9%). These patterns align with the area’s character as a built-up district within Spelthorne, where community engagement and local policing may contribute to lower overall rates. Seasonal factors in October, such as darker evenings and Halloween, could influence crime dynamics. Violence and sexual offences fell by 34.4% month-on-month, reflecting the end of a local event or seasonal changes in activity. The relatively low rates of burglary (2 incidents) and shoplifting (6 incidents) may also reflect the area’s retail and residential mix, with fewer high-traffic commercial zones compared to larger urban centres.

October 2025 saw stark contrasts in crime trends, with shoplifting incidents surging by 200% (from 2 to 6) compared to September, suggesting a potential spike in retail-related offences during the Halloween period. Conversely, drug-related crimes dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), possibly due to seasonal shifts in illicit activity or increased enforcement. The category of public order offences stood out as 51% above the UK average (0.8 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a figure that may reflect the area’s proximity to Thames-side recreational spaces or transient populations during October. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 34.4% (from 61 to 40), a decline that could be tied to the closure of temporary events or the transition into the winter season. Residents might find the 200% increase in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the need for heightened vigilance in local retail areas during October.

Sunbury-on-Thames’ crime rate in October 2025 (5.4 per 1,000) marked a 19.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.8, indicating a sustained reduction in criminal activity. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced approximately 4 crimes per day over the 31-day period, a manageable figure for a community of 21,149 residents. On a monthly scale, this equates to one reported crime for every 184 residents, a ratio that is 29.9% below the UK average and suggests a relatively secure living environment. The population-scaled perspective further underscores Sunbury-on-Thames’ safety, with crime rates consistently lower than national benchmarks despite its status as a built-up area. This contrast with the UK average is particularly evident in categories like violence and sexual offences (29% below the UK rate) and anti-social behaviour (29% below), though public order offences remain a notable outlier. These figures may reflect the area’s unique mix of residential stability and limited commercial density, contributing to a crime profile that diverges from both urban and rural extremes.