Crime Rate in Staines: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Staines

The total recorded crimes in Staines, Spelthorne, UK in May 2025 are around 225 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Staines crime rate of 9.41 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 Staines, encompassing approximately 23,905 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (71) incidents (26.79% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (45) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Public order: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
Staines 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: 16

How safe is Staines?

To understand the safety of Staines, we need to analyze Staines crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Spelthorne:

    • In 2024, Staines reported a higher crime volume than the Spelthorne average, with 2,598 crimes compared to 831. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Staines witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

    • In 2023, Staines experienced a greater number of crimes than the Spelthorne average, with 1,511 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Staines witnessed more crimes than 12 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Spelthorne, Staines has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Staines Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Staines has recorded 225 crimes with crime rate of 9.41 ranking 1th out of 12 in the Spelthorne, UK

In 2024, the total Staines crimes were 2,598. The crime rate of Staines in 2024 was 108.68 (year) or 9.06 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Staines were around 1,511 crimes with yearly crime rate of 63.21 (year) or 5.27 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Staines)CrimesRank (Staines)CrimesRank (Staines)
Stanwell North86 31,087 21,111 2
Ashford North and Stanwell South89 2912 5907 3
Ashford Town65 61,055 3688 5
Sunbury Common72 4927 4903 4
Sunbury East65 5583 7620 6
Shepperton Town49 8646 6509 10
Laleham and Shepperton Green49 9553 10616 7
Ashford East62 7566 9576 8
Ashford Common40 12572 8477 11
Staines South40 11537 11535 9
Halliford and Sunbury West45 10448 12408 12
Riverside and Laleham19 13325 13228 13

Staines Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (71 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (45 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (56 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (31 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (52 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (30 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 31 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (52 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (59 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (32 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (59 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (48 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (79 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (36 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 54 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 35 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (110 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (66 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (66 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 464 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 35.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202527
March 202530
February 202540
January 202532
December 202424
November 202430
October 202432
September 202448
August 202436
July 202419
June 202466
May 202435

A total of 229 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202513
March 202519
February 202512
January 202514
December 202417
November 202422
October 202415
September 202416
August 202421
July 202410
June 202426
May 202428

A total of 204 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.69 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 202515
February 202515
January 202513
December 202424
November 202418
October 202423
September 202423
August 202416
July 20248
June 202422
May 20249

A total of 813 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 62.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 110 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202571
April 202556
March 202552
February 202535
January 202566
December 202454
November 202452
October 202459
September 202459
August 202479
July 202454
June 2024110
May 202466

A total of 52 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20246
October 20241
September 20248
August 20245
July 20241
June 202410
May 20241

A total of 364 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202527
February 202520
January 202525
December 202431
November 202419
October 202428
September 202422
August 202429
July 202435
June 202450
May 202428

A total of 43 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
March 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20247
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
May 20246

A total of 370 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 28.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202526
April 202531
March 202517
February 202529
January 202525
December 202430
November 202423
October 202429
September 202423
August 202425
July 202423
June 202452
May 202437

A total of 70 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.38 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20253
February 20255
January 20252
December 20244
November 20245
October 20245
September 20247
August 202414
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 95 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20258
March 20256
February 20254
January 202510
December 202413
November 20249
October 20242
September 20245
August 20245
July 20241
June 202420
May 20246

A total of 16 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20253
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 67 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 202413
October 202411
September 20243
August 20246
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20254
January 20252
December 20241
November 20244
October 20244
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20244
October 20242
July 20241
June 20244

High Crime Locations Staines in May 2025

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

1. Matthews Lane (Map)
Total23
Public order11
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Theft from the person1
2. High Street (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting9
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order2
Other theft1
5. Shopping Area (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs2
Other theft1
Public order1
6. A308 (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Tilly'S Lane (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
Robbery1
9. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Staines Bus Station (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences1

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