West End and Chobham Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For an area with a population of 10,069, the 36 crimes recorded in August 2024 equate to 3.6 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 56.1% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, placing West End and Chobham among the safest built-up areas in the country. The most common crime types were anti-social behaviour (36.1% of all incidents), followed by violence and sexual offences (25.0%) and criminal damage and arson (13.9%). These figures reflect a pattern consistent with a low-density residential and commercial area where community engagement likely plays a role in maintaining low crime levels. Seasonal factors may also influence the data, as August is a peak holiday month. While tourism could increase opportunities for theft or disorder, the area's crime profile shows no significant spikes in property crimes or violent incidents typically associated with summer holidays. The relatively low rate of shoplifting (5.6% of total crimes) suggests that retail areas may be well-secured or less frequented by transient populations. However, the presence of public order offences at 13.9% of total crimes indicates ongoing challenges in managing community interactions, particularly in shared spaces.

August 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns compared to July. Public order offences surged by 150%, rising from 2 to 5 incidents, while shoplifting and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to 2 and 0 to 1, respectively. This increase in public order offences, which are 21% below the UK average, may reflect heightened activity in communal spaces during the summer months. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 35.7%, from 14 to 9, and anti-social behaviour decreased by 18.8%, from 16 to 13. These declines align with the area's overall trend of being significantly below the UK average for violent crimes (67% below). The category of 'other crime' also dropped by 50%, from 2 to 1, though the breakdown of these incidents remains unclear. Anti-social behaviour remains the most frequently reported crime, occurring at a rate 10% below the UK average. This suggests that while the area's overall crime profile is low, targeted efforts to address anti-social behaviour could further reduce its frequency. The increase in possession of weapons, which is 43% above the UK average, warrants careful monitoring but remains an isolated incident in a low-crime context.

The crime rate in August 2024 (3.6 per 1,000 residents) represents a 19.9% decrease from July's rate of 4.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, this translates to approximately one crime reported every 31 days, or roughly one crime for every 280 residents over the course of the month. For a resident living in West End and Chobham, this means that the likelihood of experiencing a crime is significantly lower than the national average, with the area's overall crime profile being 56.1% below the UK rate. The monthly exposure figure of 1-in-280 residents provides context for how infrequently crimes occur in this built-up area compared to larger urban centres. This statistic is particularly meaningful when considering the area's population size, as it highlights the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives in maintaining safety. While the daily crime count appears low, the 150% increase in public order offences suggests that certain types of incidents remain a focus for local authorities. The relatively low frequency of property crimes (7 total) compared to violent crimes (9 total) also underscores the area's unique crime mix, which differs from the UK average where property crimes typically dominate.