West End and Chobham Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

West End and Chobham recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing the area 55.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure underscores the built-up area’s consistently low crime profile, a trend consistent with its suburban character within Surrey Heath. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of reported crimes (33.3%), followed by anti-social behaviour (24.2%) and vehicle crime (15.2%). Seasonal factors likely influenced these figures, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may dampen opportunities for crimes such as shoplifting and public order offences. The area’s lower crime rate compared to the UK average may be attributed to its relatively low population density, limited high-traffic commercial zones, and the absence of major tourist attractions that often correlate with higher rates of theft and disorder. While the overall rate remained stable, the distribution of crime types suggests a balance between persistent issues like violence and more transient factors such as vehicle crime, which can fluctuate in response to local conditions. The data also highlights a broader pattern where anti-social behaviour and property-related crimes are consistently lower in this area, reflecting strong community cohesion and effective local policing strategies.

The most dramatic month-on-month change occurred in vehicle crime, which surged by 400% from 1 to 5 incidents—a stark contrast to the previous month’s figures. This jump may reflect seasonal factors, such as increased vehicle movement during post-holiday periods or changes in local traffic patterns. Anti-social behaviour also saw a notable decline, falling by 27.3% (from 11 to 8), potentially linked to the shorter daylight hours typical of January, which may reduce opportunities for such incidents. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 33.3% of all crimes, though they still fell 58% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Other crime increased by 100% (from 0 to 2), a category that includes unclassified incidents and may warrant closer attention for further analysis. These shifts illustrate how specific crime types can fluctuate sharply in response to transient local conditions.

West End and Chobham’s crime rate in January 2024 fell 23.2% compared to December 2023, declining from 4.3 to 3.3 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with the area’s consistently low crime profile relative to the UK average, which stood at 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged one incident per day over the 31-day period, reflecting a sparse but persistent presence of crime in this built-up area of Surrey Heath. When scaled to the population of 10,069, the monthly exposure figure shows that one reported crime occurred for roughly every 305 residents—a stark contrast to the UK’s broader context, where higher population density and urban dynamics drive higher rates. This lower frequency suggests the area’s suburban character, with fewer high-traffic zones and a more dispersed residential layout, likely contributes to its reduced vulnerability to crime compared to denser urban centres.