Crime Rate in Spelthorne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Spelthorne

The total recorded crimes in Spelthorne, UK in May 2025 are around 906 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Spelthorne crime rate of 8.80 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (332) incidents (19.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (156) incidents (38.05% increase)
  • Public order: (84) incidents (-5.62% decrease)
Spelthorne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Matthews Lane with total crimes: 23
  • High Street with total crimes: 21
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15

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 (225 crimes), and the safest, Riverside and Laleham (19 crimes), is 206 crimes. This noticeable difference indicates a clear disparity in safety across Spelthorne.

Similarly, the area of Staines Town (225 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Staines South West (20 crimes), with a difference of 205 crimes. This noticeable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Spelthorne.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Staines225
Ashford North and Stanwell South89
Stanwell North86
Sunbury Common72
Sunbury East65

Safest Wards:

Laleham and Shepperton Green49
Halliford and Sunbury West45
Staines South40
Ashford Common40
Riverside and Laleham19

Most Dangerous Areas:

Staines Town225
Ashford West86
Stanwell South82
Stanwell North & Stanwell Moor72
Sunbury Common72

Safest Areas:

Shepperton Town49
Halliford & Sunbury West45
Staines South East39
Littleton & Shepperton Green33
Staines South West20

Spelthorne Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Spelthorne has recorded 906 crimes with crime rate of 8.80 ranking 120th 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

CityMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)CrimesRank (Surrey)
Waverley621 126,914 116,861 11
Surrey Heath579 116,414 85,722 10
Elmbridge779 39,089 109,026 8
Mole Valley571 105,953 95,649 9
Epsom and Ewell531 86,933 45,467 7
Tandridge552 76,530 75,946 6
Woking710 58,347 67,857 4
Reigate and Banstead1,040 612,723 510,628 5
Runnymede713 47,895 37,187 3
Guildford1,203 214,049 212,534 2

Spelthorne Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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 342 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202545
March 202530
February 202533
January 202532
December 202438
November 202430
October 202424
September 202419
August 202411
July 202419
June 202442

A total of 721 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 126 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202553
March 202561
February 202529
January 202544
December 202443
November 202463
October 202468
September 202447
August 202476
July 202459
June 2024126

A total of 87 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20253
March 20256
February 20257
January 20253
December 202417
November 20242
October 202411
September 20249
August 20248
July 20245
June 20242

A total of 1738 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 144.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 324 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025113
March 2025124
February 2025101
January 202580
December 202499
November 2024127
October 2024147
September 2024153
August 2024150
July 2024164
June 2024324

A total of 296 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202515
March 202529
February 202519
January 202533
December 202420
November 202431
October 202415
September 202422
August 202423
July 202414
June 202450

A total of 86 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 20247
November 20247
October 202410
August 202411
July 20247
June 202418

A total of 1017 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 164 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202584
April 202589
March 202584
February 202555
January 202556
December 202464
November 202472
October 202486
September 202470
August 202492
July 2024101
June 2024164

A total of 876 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 73.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 184 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202557
April 202557
March 202555
February 202581
January 202562
December 202461
November 202474
October 202465
September 202458
August 202455
July 202467
June 2024184

A total of 799 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 66.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 116 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202560
March 202565
February 202549
January 202548
December 202456
November 202461
October 202464
September 202470
August 202468
July 202471
June 2024116

A total of 353 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 29.42 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202524
April 202519
March 202525
February 202521
January 202533
December 202426
November 202438
October 202434
September 202437
August 202438
July 202424
June 202434

A total of 55 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20255
February 20252
January 20255
December 20244
November 20249
October 20247
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242

A total of 85 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 723 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 60.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202548
March 202554
February 202549
January 202555
December 202466
November 202458
October 202456
September 202462
August 202453
July 202458
June 2024106

A total of 3458 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 288.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 540 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025332
April 2025279
March 2025265
February 2025217
January 2025241
December 2024223
November 2024244
October 2024252
September 2024235
August 2024323
July 2024307
June 2024540

High Crime Locations Spelthorne in May 2025

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

1. Matthews Lane (Map)
Total23
Public order11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Theft from the person1
Drugs1
Burglary1
2. High Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
6. A308 (Map)
Total10
Shoplifting3
Drugs2
Criminal damage and arson2
Anti-social behaviour2
Bicycle theft1

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