West End and Chobham Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

West End and Chobham’s crime rate for November 2023 was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 38.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This significant gap underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the national picture, a position reinforced by the dominance of anti-social behaviour and violence and sexual offences in the crime breakdown. These two categories accounted for 26.1% each of the total 46 reported crimes, reflecting a pattern where interpersonal conflicts and disruptive behaviour are more prevalent than property-related offences. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and prolonged darkness—may have influenced these trends, as darker evenings and increased social gatherings could contribute to higher incidents of anti-social behaviour. However, the area’s overall crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community cohesion, policing strategies, or the area’s rural-suburban character may play a role in maintaining this lower level. While violent crime rates are below the national average, the rise in possession of weapons incidents—a category that is 233% above the UK average—presents a contrasting anomaly, warranting closer examination of local enforcement practices or reporting trends.

November 2023 saw a sharp increase in possession of weapons, with a 100% rise from zero to two reported incidents. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened awareness or changes in local enforcement practices. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 9.1%, from 11 to 12 cases, a shift that could be linked to seasonal factors such as darker evenings and increased social activity around Bonfire Night. Conversely, other theft and public order offences fell by 71.4% and 40.0% respectively, indicating a potential reduction in petty crime during the month. The area’s rate of violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) is 54% below the UK average, a contrast to the 14% above UK levels for anti-social behaviour. These disparities highlight the area’s unique crime profile, where community-focused policing and local initiatives may play a role in mitigating certain types of crime.

West End and Chobham’s crime rate for November 2023 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 17.8% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, suggesting a possible stabilization in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to national averages. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 219 residents, underscoring the area’s safety profile when viewed through a population-scaled lens. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to differences in population density and reporting practices. The local context—characterized by a mix of residential and rural environments—likely contributes to the lower frequency of crime, as well as the specific types of offences recorded. While the area’s population of 10,069 residents is relatively small, this scale allows for more localized policing efforts and community engagement that may help reduce crime rates further.