Surrey Police

Is Staines Town Safe?

Crime statistics for Staines Town. Based on official UK Police data, updated January 2026.

Last 12 months: February 2025 – January 2026 1,947 crimes
8 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,947 Crimes (last 12 months)
25.2% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓3% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,947 total crimes recorded in Staines Town

Violent Crime
547 28.1%
Anti-Social Behaviour
342 17.6%
Public Order
279 14.3%
Shoplifting
276 14.2%
Criminal Damage & Arson
135 6.9%
Other Theft
123 6.3%
Drugs
67 3.4%
Other Crime
36 1.8%
Theft from Person
29 1.5%
Burglary
28 1.4%
Vehicle Crime
24 1.2%
Bicycle Theft
22 1.1%
Robbery
21 1.1%
Possession of Weapons
18 0.9%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Staines Town — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Staines Town safe?

Staines Town has a CrimeRadar safety score of 8/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,947 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 3% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Staines Town are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Staines Town in the last 12 months?

1,947 crimes were recorded in Staines Town in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 3% compared to the previous 12-month period (2,007 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 547 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Staines Town?

The most common crime in Staines Town is Violent Crime, with 547 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 28.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Staines Town increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Staines Town is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 3% — from 2,007 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,947 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Staines Town?

Staines Town has a safety score of 8 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Staines Town compare to the Surrey Police average?

Staines Town has a safety score of 8/100, while the Surrey Police force area average is 14/100. Staines Town is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Staines Town?

25.2% of crimes recorded in Staines Town resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Surrey Police. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Staines Town?

547 violent crimes were recorded in Staines Town in the last 12 months — representing 28.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 342 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Staines Town last updated?

The crime data for Staines Town was last updated in January 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Staines Town with other areas?

You can compare Staines Town with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: January 2026.