Crime in Sunbury-on-Thames: statistics, rates and trends
1,794 crimes were recorded in Sunbury-on-Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Sunbury-on-Thames at a glance
- Crime trends in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Types of crime in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Sunbury-on-Thames compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Sunbury-on-Thames
- Streets with the most crime in Sunbury-on-Thames
- What happened after crimes were reported in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Population and deprivation in Sunbury-on-Thames
- Questions about crime in Sunbury-on-Thames
- About this data
1,794 crimes were recorded in Sunbury-on-Thames in the 12 months to July 2026, 82.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 5% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 692 reports (39% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Sunbury-on-Thames has the 566th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Sunbury-on-Thames | Spelthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,794 | 9,252 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 82.9 | 86.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 21,653 | 107,074 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Sunbury-on-Thames was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,265 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (1,703). Over the whole period it fell 10%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,794 | 82.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,703 | 78.6 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,809 | 83.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,873 | 86.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,937 | 89.5 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,265 | 104.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,204 | 101.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,052 | 94.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,003 | 92.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 168 |
| June 2026 | 183 |
| May 2026 | 172 |
| April 2026 | 128 |
| March 2026 | 165 |
| February 2026 | 105 |
| January 2026 | 166 |
| December 2025 | 161 |
| November 2025 | 151 |
| October 2025 | 115 |
| September 2025 | 143 |
| August 2025 | 137 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Sunbury-on-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 other crime.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+28%) and burglary (+26%). The largest falls were in robbery (-50%) and vehicle crime (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 692 | 32.0 | 0.93 | +23% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 253 | 11.7 | 0.76 | +1% |
| Public order | 162 | 7.5 | 1.13 | +1% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 152 | 7.0 | 1.04 | +28% |
| Other theft | 132 | 6.1 | 0.95 | +25% |
| Vehicle crime | 110 | 5.1 | 1.03 | -38% |
| Burglary | 73 | 3.4 | 0.95 | +26% |
| Other crime | 58 | 2.7 | 1.27 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 54 | 2.5 | 0.30 | -28% |
| Drugs | 49 | 2.3 | 0.69 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 26 | 1.2 | 1.24 | +86% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 0.38 | -30% |
| Robbery | 11 | 0.5 | 0.38 | -50% |
| Bicycle theft | 8 | 0.4 | 0.45 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Sunbury-on-Thames
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 692 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (32.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 23% on the year before. It made up 38.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Sunbury-on-Thames
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 253 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 14.1% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Sunbury-on-Thames
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 162 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 1% on the year before. It made up 9.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Sunbury-on-Thames
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 152 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 28% on the year before. It made up 8.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Sunbury-on-Thames
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 7.4% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Sunbury-on-Thames
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 110 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Sunbury-on-Thames
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Sunbury-on-Thames
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 58 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 16% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Sunbury-on-Thames
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 54 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 3.0% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Sunbury-on-Thames
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 49 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 31% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Sunbury-on-Thames
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 86% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Sunbury-on-Thames
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Sunbury-on-Thames
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Sunbury-on-Thames
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Sunbury-on-Thames, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Sunbury-on-Thames.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Common | 597 | 66.0 | -20% |
| Shepperton | 389 | 76.5 | -8% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,239 | 81.1 | -2% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,844 | 72.0 | -13% |
| Weybridge | 984 | 58.8 | -29% |
| Hersham | 680 | 47.0 | -43% |
| West Molesey | 2,395 | 49.6 | -40% |
| Stanwell | 1,138 | 93.9 | +13% |
3 areas within Sunbury-on-Thames, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Sunbury Common had the highest rate (93.5 per 1,000) and Sunbury East the lowest (73.8). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury Common | Neighbourhood | 8,945 | 836 | 93.5 |
| Halliford and Sunbury West | Neighbourhood | 6,387 | 478 | 74.8 |
| Sunbury East | Neighbourhood | 7,959 | 587 | 73.8 |
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 Sunbury-on-Thames over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 150 |
| On or near The Parade | 78 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Ravenscourt | 67 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 66 |
| On or near Forest Drive | 58 |
| On or near Spelthorne Grove | 48 |
| On or near Kenyngton Drive | 41 |
| On or near A316 | 38 |
| On or near Broad Oak | 29 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Sunbury-on-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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 560 | 31.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 501 | 27.9% |
| Not recorded | 253 | 14.1% |
| Under investigation | 212 | 11.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 3.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 64 | 3.6% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 30 | 1.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 24 | 1.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 22 | 1.2% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.3% |
Sunbury-on-Thames has an estimated population of 21,653. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Sunbury-on-Thames sits in decile 6.7, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 |
Is Sunbury-on-Thames a safe place to live?
Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 82.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 692 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (253).
Is crime in Sunbury-on-Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sunbury-on-Thames was up 5% on the year before: 1,794 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,703 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sunbury-on-Thames is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 Sunbury-on-Thames. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.