Crime Rate in Sunbury Common: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sunbury Common

The total recorded crimes in Sunbury Common, Spelthorne, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sunbury Common crime rate of 2.80 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 Sunbury Common, encompassing approximately 25,687 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (27) incidents (17.39% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
Sunbury Common Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Forest Drive with total crimes: 7
  • Shopping Area with total crimes: 6

How safe is Sunbury Common?

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

  • Relative to Spelthorne:

    • In 2024, Sunbury Common reported a higher crime volume than the Spelthorne average, with 927 crimes compared to 831. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sunbury Common witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

    • In 2023, Sunbury Common experienced a greater number of crimes than the Spelthorne average, with 903 crimes compared to 699. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sunbury Common witnessed more crimes than 9 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sunbury Common Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sunbury Common has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 2.80 ranking 4th out of 12 in the Spelthorne, UK

In 2024, the total Sunbury Common crimes were 927. The crime rate of Sunbury Common in 2024 was 36.09 (year) or 3.01 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sunbury Common were around 903 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.15 (year) or 2.93 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunbury Common)CrimesRank (Sunbury Common)CrimesRank (Sunbury Common)
Staines225 12,598 11,511 1
Stanwell North86 31,087 21,111 2
Ashford North and Stanwell South89 2912 5907 3
Ashford Town65 61,055 3688 5
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

Sunbury Common Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (14 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (17 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (12 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 25 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (36 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (13 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 175 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20258
March 20257
February 20257
January 20256
December 202410
November 202417
October 202412
September 202417
August 202413
July 202417
June 202436
May 202413

A total of 62 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.77 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202510
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202527
April 202523
March 202522
February 202516
January 202526
December 202414
November 202417
October 202415
September 20248
August 202433
July 202425
June 202432
May 202427

A total of 71 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20247
October 20245
September 20247
August 20245
July 20242
June 202420
May 20245

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20253
January 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20243

A total of 84 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20259
February 20253
January 20251
December 20242
November 20247
October 20249
September 20247
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20243

A total of 86 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20255
February 20253
January 20259
December 20247
November 202411
October 20249
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 202416
May 20245

A total of 61 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20246
November 20248
October 20244
September 20242
August 20243
July 20246
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 50 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202514
March 20259
February 20254
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 31 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20254
January 20257
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20245
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sunbury Common in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime2
2. Forest Drive (Map)
Total7
Other theft3
Anti-social behaviour1
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Shopping Area (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
4. The Parade (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Bryony Way (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Broad Oak (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Saddlebrook Park (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Heatherlands (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Robbery1
10. Spelthorne Grove (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1

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