Crime Rate in Spelthorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spelthorne

The total recorded crimes in Spelthorne, UK in March 2025 are around 812 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spelthorne crime rate of 7.89 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (265) incidents (22.12% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (124) incidents (22.77% increase)
  • Public order: (84) incidents (52.73% increase)
Spelthorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • High Street with total crimes: 29
  • Matthews Lane with total crimes: 20
  • Church Road 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 (186 crimes), and the safest, Riverside and Laleham (22 crimes), is 164 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Spelthorne.

Similarly, the area of Staines Town (186 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Staines South West (25 crimes), with a difference of 161 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Spelthorne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Staines186
Ashford North and Stanwell South87
Ashford Town71
Sunbury Common65
Stanwell North63

Safest Wards:

Ashford Common44
Laleham and Shepperton Green42
Ashford East42
Halliford and Sunbury West39
Riverside and Laleham22

Most Dangerous Areas:

Staines Town186
Ashford West104
Sunbury Common65
Stanwell South62
Stanwell North & Stanwell Moor55

Safest Areas:

Shepperton Town47
Ashford East46
Halliford & Sunbury West39
Littleton & Shepperton Green30
Staines South West25

Spelthorne Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Spelthorne has recorded 812 crimes with crime rate of 7.89 ranking 8841th 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

CityMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Elmbridge31 139,089 109,026 8
Waverley491 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath531 116,414 85,722 10
Mole Valley576 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell550 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge592 76,530 75,946 6
Woking615 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,011 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede652 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,079 214,049 212,534 2

Spelthorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 307 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 164 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (540 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (324 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 616 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202561
February 202529
January 202544
December 202443
November 202463
October 202468
September 202447
August 202476
July 202459
June 2024126

A total of 2847 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 284.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 540 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025265
February 2025217
January 2025241
December 2024223
November 2024244
October 2024252
September 2024235
August 2024323
July 2024307
June 2024540

A total of 310 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202521
January 202533
December 202426
November 202438
October 202434
September 202437
August 202438
July 202424
June 202434

A total of 70 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 202417
November 20242
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 1469 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 146.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 324 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025124
February 2025101
January 202580
December 202499
November 2024127
October 2024147
September 2024153
August 2024150
July 2024164
June 2024324

A total of 71 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 762 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 76.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202555
February 202581
January 202562
December 202461
November 202474
October 202465
September 202458
August 202455
July 202467
June 2024184

A total of 617 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 61.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202549
January 202555
December 202466
November 202458
October 202456
September 202462
August 202453
July 202458
June 2024106

A total of 72 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 7.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 20256
December 20246
November 202412
October 202410
September 20245
August 20243
July 20246
June 202412

A total of 844 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 84.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202584
February 202555
January 202556
December 202464
November 202472
October 202486
September 202470
August 202492
July 2024101
June 2024164

A total of 49 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.90 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 256 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 25.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202519
January 202533
December 202420
November 202431
October 202415
September 202422
August 202423
July 202414
June 202450

A total of 278 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 27.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202438
November 202430
October 202424
September 202419
August 202411
July 202419
June 202442

A total of 668 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 66.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202565
February 202549
January 202548
December 202456
November 202461
October 202464
September 202470
August 202468
July 202471
June 2024116

High Crime Locations Spelthorne in March 2025

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

1. High Street (Map)
Total29
Violence and sexual offences7
Shoplifting6
Public order5
Robbery3
Anti-social behaviour3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Criminal damage and arson1
Bicycle theft1
2. Matthews Lane (Map)
Total20
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order6
Other crime3
Criminal damage and arson3
Drugs1
3. Church Road (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting7
Violence and sexual offences3
Vehicle crime2
Public order1
Drugs1
4. A308 (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences3
Shoplifting2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour2
Theft from the person1
Other theft1
Bicycle theft1
5. Ravenscourt (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences7
Other crime3
6. Shopping Area (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Drugs1

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