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

In September 2025, Sunbury-on-Thames recorded a crime rate of 6.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 8.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This figure, while lower than the national benchmark, reflects the area’s unique blend of residential and semi-rural characteristics, where community cohesion and local policing efforts may contribute to the relatively low overall rate. The most common crimes reported were violence and sexual offences (42.7% of total incidents), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.5%) and public order offences (10.5%). These patterns align with the seasonal context of September, a time when back-to-school activities and university freshers’ week may increase social interactions and, consequently, incidents of disorder. The area’s violent crime rate, though 12% above the UK average for this category, is offset by significantly lower rates in property crimes such as burglary (64% below the UK average) and shoplifting (84% below). This contrast may be influenced by the area’s limited retail density and strong community oversight. The relatively low rate of vehicle crime (25% above the UK average) and criminal damage (25% below) suggests a balance between local infrastructure and enforcement priorities. As the nights draw in and school terms resume, the interplay between population movement and policing strategies will likely shape the area’s crime trajectory in the coming months.

September 2025 marked a 19.6% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 51 to 61 incidents. This surge, coupled with a 100% jump in drug-related crimes (from 2 to 4), suggests a shift in local crime patterns during the back-to-school period. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences also remained elevated, with the latter 30% above the UK average. Meanwhile, burglary and shoplifting both fell by 50%, indicating that targeted interventions or seasonal factors may have curbed property crime. The 42.9% increase in other theft cases highlights a growing concern for personal property security, even as violent crime remains the most significant category. These changes reflect a combination of local dynamics and broader trends, with the rise in drug-related incidents warranting closer attention from local authorities.

Sunbury-on-Thames saw a 4.3% increase in its crime rate from 6.5 per 1,000 in August 2025 to 6.8 per 1,000 in September 2025. This rise, though modest, translates to 5 crimes reported per day on average, a figure that reflects the area’s ongoing balance between community policing efforts and local dynamics. Over the course of September, one crime occurred for every 148 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places the area’s risk in context for residents and visitors alike. With a population of 21,149, this figure underscores the relatively low likelihood of individual involvement in crime, even as specific categories like violence and public order offences remain elevated. The comparison to the UK average is not directly relevant here, but the localised perspective shows how Sunbury’s crime profile aligns with or diverges from broader trends in policing and community safety.