Crime in Staines-upon-Thames: statistics, rates and trends

2,587 crimes were recorded in Staines-upon-Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.8 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 771 reports (30% of the total).

Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Staines-upon-Thames has the 130th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Staines-upon-Thames was highest in the year to July 2025 (2,936 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (2,468). Over the whole period it rose 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Staines-upon-Thames over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for anti-social behaviour, public order, shoplifting.

The largest increases were in theft from the person (+26%). The largest falls were in bicycle theft (-38%) and burglary (-38%).

Violence and sexual offences in Staines-upon-Thames

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 771 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 29.8% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Staines-upon-Thames

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 439 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (21.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 17.0% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Staines-upon-Thames

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 345 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 13.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Staines-upon-Thames

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 306 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (15.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 11.8% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Staines-upon-Thames

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 187 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Staines-upon-Thames

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in Staines-upon-Thames

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 84 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Staines-upon-Thames

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Staines-upon-Thames

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Staines-upon-Thames

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 48 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Staines-upon-Thames

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 36 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Staines-upon-Thames

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Staines-upon-Thames

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 69% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in Staines-upon-Thames

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Staines-upon-Thames recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 0.9% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the towns closest to Staines-upon-Thames, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Staines-upon-Thames.

3 areas within Staines-upon-Thames, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Staines had the highest rate (220.6 per 1,000) and Riverside and Laleham the lowest (26.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Staines-upon-Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Staines-upon-Thames over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

Staines-upon-Thames has an estimated population of 20,089. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Staines-upon-Thames sits in decile 7.0, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Staines-upon-Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.