Sunbury vs West Molesey

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Sunbury Surrey Police
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      West Molesey Surrey Police

      Sunbury vs West Molesey Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Sunbury
      Surrey Police
      1,776 crimes / 12m
      ↑1.8% trend
      30.1% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      West Molesey
      Surrey Police
      814 crimes / 12m
      ↑4.5% trend
      27.1% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sunbury
      B West Molesey
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      1,776
      814
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      1,744
      779
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑1.8%
      ↑4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      30.1%
      27.1%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sunbury
      B West Molesey
      Violent Crime
      673 ↑27%
      375 ↑27%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      247 ↓21%
      111 ↓10%
      Other Theft
      113 ↓13%
      61 ↑20%
      Vehicle Crime
      141 ↓32%
      35 ↓35%
      Burglary
      44 ↓40%
      29 ↑0%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      150 ↑43%
      41 ↓29%
      Drugs
      67 ↑37%
      33 ↓23%
      Public Order
      175 ↑16%
      75 ↑7%
      Robbery
      15 ↓6%
      2 ↓50%
      Shoplifting
      48 ↓47%
      12 ↑9%
      Theft from Person
      18 ↑80%
      2 ↓50%
      Bicycle Theft
      9 ↓47%
      5 ↓29%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑71%
      13 ↑225%
      Other Crime
      52 ↑33%
      20 ↓17%
      Overall Verdict
      A Sunbury is the safer choice — scoring 8/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sunbury safer than West Molesey?

      Sunbury has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 1,776 crimes in the last 12 months. West Molesey has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 814 crimes. Sunbury scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sunbury vs West Molesey?

      Sunbury shows a year-on-year crime trend of +1.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. West Molesey shows +4.5% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sunbury and West Molesey?

      In Sunbury, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (673 incidents). In West Molesey, it is Violent Crime (375 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sunbury and West Molesey?

      Sunbury recorded 247 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while West Molesey recorded 111. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Sunbury vs West Molesey?

      Violent crime in Sunbury totalled 673 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 375 in West Molesey. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sunbury and West Molesey in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sunbury recorded 1,744 crimes (now 1,776, a change of +1.8%). West Molesey recorded 779 crimes previously (now 814, +4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sunbury and West Molesey?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Sunbury has a resolution rate of 30.1% and West Molesey has 27.1%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sunbury and West Molesey?

      Sunbury falls within the Surrey Police boundary. West Molesey is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sunbury and West Molesey?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Sunbury or West Molesey on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sunbury and West Molesey. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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