Crime in Sunbury-on-Thames: statistics, rates and trends
1,823 crimes were recorded in Sunbury-on-Thames in the 12 months to August 2026, 84.2 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 7% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of Sunbury-on-Thames
- Questions about crime in Sunbury-on-Thames
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (709), anti-social behaviour (255) and public order (165) made up 62% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 543rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Sunbury-on-Thames | Spelthorne | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,823 | 9,305 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 84.2 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +7% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 21,653 | 107,074 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Sunbury-on-Thames peaked in the year to August 2020 (2,221 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2025 (1,700). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 10%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,823 | 84.2 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,700 | 78.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,769 | 81.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,890 | 87.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,960 | 90.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,212 | 102.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,221 | 102.6 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,061 | 95.2 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,028 | 93.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 166 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Sunbury-on-Thames recorded notably more other crime (27% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (70% below) and drugs (29% below). On the year before, criminal damage and arson rose from 119 to 160 and other theft rose from 102 to 135, while vehicle crime fell from 175 to 106 and drugs fell from 73 to 50.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 709 | 32.7 | 34.2 | +26% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 255 | 11.8 | 15.4 | +4% |
| Public order | 165 | 7.6 | 6.7 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 160 | 7.4 | 6.7 | +34% |
| Other theft | 135 | 6.2 | 6.4 | +32% |
| Vehicle crime | 106 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -39% |
| Burglary | 72 | 3.3 | 3.6 | +20% |
| Other crime | 58 | 2.7 | 2.1 | +16% |
| Shoplifting | 55 | 2.5 | 8.5 | -29% |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.3 | 3.3 | -32% |
| Possession of weapons | 24 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.6 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 10 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.5 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
1 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Sunbury-on-Thames; the highest is Stanwell (94.1 per 1,000) and the lowest Hersham (47.2).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Sunbury-on-Thames |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ashford Common | 612 | 67.6 | -20% |
| Shepperton | 384 | 75.5 | -10% |
| Walton-on-Thames | 2,252 | 81.6 | -3% |
| Ashford (Spelthorne) | 1,830 | 71.4 | -15% |
| Weybridge | 979 | 58.5 | -31% |
| Hersham | 683 | 47.2 | -44% |
| West Molesey | 2,388 | 49.4 | -41% |
| Stanwell | 1,140 | 94.1 | +12% |
Of the 3 areas within Sunbury-on-Thames, Sunbury Common had the highest crime rate (95.4 per 1,000) and Halliford and Sunbury West the lowest (74.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sunbury Common | Neighbourhood | 8,945 | 853 | 95.4 |
| Sunbury East | Neighbourhood | 7,959 | 597 | 75.0 |
| Halliford and Sunbury West | Neighbourhood | 6,387 | 475 | 74.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 36% of the crime recorded in Sunbury-on-Thames over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (159).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 159 |
| On or near The Parade | 79 |
| On or near Supermarket | 70 |
| On or near Ravenscourt | 68 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 63 |
| On or near Forest Drive | 54 |
| On or near Spelthorne Grove | 43 |
| On or near Kenyngton Drive | 42 |
| On or near Orchard Road | 41 |
| On or near A316 | 38 |
Of the 1,568 crimes in Sunbury-on-Thames with a recorded outcome, 32% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.1% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 255 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 588 | 37.5% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 508 | 32.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 186 | 11.9% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 4.5% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 65 | 4.1% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 32 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 31 | 2.0% | 0.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 28 | 1.8% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 1.7% | 3.1% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 21 | 1.3% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
Sunbury-on-Thames has an estimated population of 21,653 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (14%, against 23%), fewer students (5.6%, against 7.9%) and less private renting (15%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Sunbury-on-Thames average decile 6.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Sunbury-on-Thames | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 18.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 61.4% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 20.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.6% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 36.5% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 16.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 13.6% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 70.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.1% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 15.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Sunbury-on-Thames a safe place to live?
Sunbury-on-Thames recorded 84.2 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 543rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were other crime.
What is the most common crime in Sunbury-on-Thames?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 709 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (255).
Is crime in Sunbury-on-Thames going up or down?
Recorded crime in Sunbury-on-Thames was up 7% on the year before: 1,823 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,700 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Sunbury-on-Thames?
About 21,653 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 18% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Sunbury-on-Thames?
Sunbury-on-Thames is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.