Crime Rate in Spelthorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spelthorne

The total recorded crimes in Spelthorne, UK in July 2025 are around 918 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spelthorne crime rate of 8.92 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Spelthorne, encompassing approximately 102,960 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (340) incidents (13.71% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (161) incidents (2.55% increase)
  • Public order: (112) incidents (93.10% increase)
Spelthorne Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Matthews Lane with total crimes: 31
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • A308 with total crimes: 14

Spelthorne Police Info:

Surrey Police

How safe is Spelthorne?

To understand the safety of Spelthorne, we need to analyze Spelthorne crime statistics in relation to both national and regional averages. This report will examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to the UK:

    • Spelthorne has recorded 10,809 crimes in the current year, resulting in a crime rate of 104.98 per 1,000 residents. This places it at rank 120 out of 331 in the UK, indicating it is more dangerous than average.

    • Yearly trends show that in the previous year, the city recorded 9,089 crimes with a crime rate of 88.28, ranking it 164 in the UK. This an increase in crime suggests Negative changes.

  • Relative to Surrey:

    • In 2024, Spelthorne reported a higher crime volume than the Surrey average, with 10,809 crimes compared to 8,696. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Additionally, Spelthorne recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

    • In 2023, Spelthorne experienced a greater number of crimes than the Surrey average, with 9,089 crimes compared to 7,815. This indicates a higher crime burden for the city in the region during this period. Additionally, Spelthorne recorded fewer crimes than 8 out of 10 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Based on the available data, Spelthorne is considered more dangerous compared to the national averages.

    • Compared to other cities in Surrey, Spelthorne has a higher crime rate in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Spelthorne Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Staines (209 crimes), and the safest, Riverside and Laleham (20 crimes), is 189 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Spelthorne.

Similarly, the area of Staines Town (209 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Staines South West (30 crimes), with a difference of 179 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Spelthorne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Staines209
Ashford North and Stanwell South108
Stanwell North102
Sunbury East74
Ashford Town73

Safest Wards:

Halliford and Sunbury West46
Ashford Common44
Shepperton Town39
Ashford East35
Riverside and Laleham20

Most Dangerous Areas:

Staines Town209
Ashford West103
Stanwell South96
Stanwell North & Stanwell Moor84
Sunbury East74

Safest Areas:

Ashford East43
Littleton & Shepperton Green39
Shepperton Town39
Staines South East38
Staines South West30

Spelthorne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Spelthorne has recorded 918 crimes with crime rate of 8.92 ranking 146th out of 331 in the UK and ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2024, the total Spelthorne crimes were 10,809. The crime rate of Spelthorne in 2024 was 104.98 (year) or 8.75 (month) ranking it 120 danzarous in the UK. Spelthorne ranked 3 in terms of total crimes and 1 in terms of crime rate in Surrey.

In 2023, the total crimes in Spelthorne were around 9,089 crimes with yearly crime rate of 88.28 (year) or 7.36 (month) ranking 164 out 331 most dangerous city in the UK. As compared to neighboring cities in Surrey, Spelthorne ranked 3 out 331 in terms of total crimes or 1 as per crime rate of Spelthorne

CityJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley582 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath570 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge808 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley575 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell568 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge560 76,530 75,946 6
Woking751 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,081 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede643 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,274 214,049 212,534 2

Spelthorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 340 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 161 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (299 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (157 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (332 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (279 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (113 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (265 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (124 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 217 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (241 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (80 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 223 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 99 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (244 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (127 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (252 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (147 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (235 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (153 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (323 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (150 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 80 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 20254
April 20259
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 611 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 50.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 76 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202545
May 202552
April 202553
March 202561
February 202529
January 202544
December 202443
November 202463
October 202468
September 202447
August 202476

A total of 710 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 59.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202538
June 202547
May 202557
April 202557
March 202555
February 202581
January 202562
December 202461
November 202474
October 202465
September 202458
August 202455

A total of 66 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 20256
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243

A total of 92 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 202514
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 202417
November 20242
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 922 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 76.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 112 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025112
June 202558
May 202584
April 202589
March 202584
February 202555
January 202556
December 202464
November 202472
October 202486
September 202470
August 202492

A total of 682 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 56.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202563
June 202560
May 202558
April 202548
March 202554
February 202549
January 202555
December 202466
November 202458
October 202456
September 202462
August 202453

A total of 1568 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 130.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 161 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025161
June 2025157
May 2025156
April 2025113
March 2025124
February 2025101
January 202580
December 202499
November 2024127
October 2024147
September 2024153
August 2024150

A total of 272 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202524
June 202516
May 202525
April 202515
March 202529
February 202519
January 202533
December 202420
November 202431
October 202415
September 202422
August 202423

A total of 75 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20257
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
August 202411

A total of 735 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 61.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202551
June 202572
May 202571
April 202560
March 202565
February 202549
January 202548
December 202456
November 202461
October 202464
September 202470
August 202468

A total of 357 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202529
June 202533
May 202524
April 202519
March 202525
February 202521
January 202533
December 202426
November 202438
October 202434
September 202437
August 202438

A total of 3250 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 270.83 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 340 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025340
June 2025299
May 2025332
April 2025279
March 2025265
February 2025217
January 2025241
December 2024223
November 2024244
October 2024252
September 2024235
August 2024323

A total of 347 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202536
June 202530
May 202519
April 202545
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202438
November 202430
October 202424
September 202419
August 202411

High Crime Locations Spelthorne in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Spelthorne postcode area is presented below.

1. Matthews Lane (Map)
Total31
Public order14
Violence and sexual offences11
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Burglary1
3. A308 (Map)
Total14
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting1
4. High Street (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order3
Shoplifting2
Other theft2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1

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