Crime Rate in Sunbury East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sunbury East

The total recorded crimes in Sunbury East, Spelthorne, UK in May 2025 are around 65 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sunbury East crime rate of 6.53 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 East, encompassing approximately 9,950 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (10.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (10) incidents (-23.08% decrease)
  • Public order: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
Sunbury East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Avenue Parade with total crimes: 7
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • A316 with total crimes: 4

How safe is Sunbury East?

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

  • Relative to Spelthorne:

    • In 2024, Sunbury East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Spelthorne average, with 583 crimes compared to 831.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Sunbury East had fewer crimes than the Spelthorne average, with 620 crimes compared to 699. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Sunbury East witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 12 other areas in the Spelthorne.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Spelthorne, Sunbury East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sunbury East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sunbury East has recorded 65 crimes with crime rate of 6.53 ranking 5th out of 12 in the Spelthorne, UK

In 2024, the total Sunbury East crimes were 583. The crime rate of Sunbury East in 2024 was 58.59 (year) or 4.88 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sunbury East were around 620 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.31 (year) or 5.19 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Spelthorne.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sunbury East)CrimesRank (Sunbury East)CrimesRank (Sunbury East)
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 Common72 4927 4903 4
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 East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (9 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Vehicle crime were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Vehicle crime (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 202510
February 20252
January 20253
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20243
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 124 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 20256
February 20257
January 202510
December 20249
November 20249
October 20247
September 20249
August 202410
July 20246
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 102 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 202512
March 20257
February 20258
January 20254
December 20248
November 20243
October 20247
September 20246
August 20249
July 202410
June 202410
May 202411

A total of 189 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202520
March 202514
February 20258
January 202510
December 202411
November 20249
October 202412
September 20246
August 202410
July 202418
June 202434
May 202415

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20254
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20247
July 20243
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
January 20251
November 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20243
October 20242
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
May 20241

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20244

High Crime Locations Sunbury East in May 2025

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

1. Avenue Parade (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Other theft2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
Vehicle crime1
3. A316 (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime3
Other theft1
4. Elizabeth Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Dyas Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. A308 (Map)
Total4
Robbery2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Priory Close (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Public order1
8. Manor Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Heathlands Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
10. Dunnell Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3

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