West End and Chobham Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in West End and Chobham, just 4.5 crimes were reported in July 2024 — a rate 46.4% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, though the breakdown of offences reveals a complex picture. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 35.6% of all crimes, the most common category, and occurred at a rate 10% above the UK average. This suggests localised challenges in managing disruptive conduct, even as overall safety remains strong. Violence and sexual offences followed, contributing 31.1% of total crimes, yet at a rate 51% below the national average. This discrepancy may reflect the area’s character as a built-up residential zone with limited nightlife or commercial activity compared to larger urban centres. Seasonal factors also likely play a role: July, a peak summer month with schools out and festivals in full swing, often correlates with higher anti-social behaviour due to increased public gatherings. However, the overall crime rate remains remarkably low, consistent with the area’s likely mix of suburban tranquility and limited high-risk environments. The absence of significant property crime — with burglary and criminal damage both below UK averages — further reinforces the perception of a secure community, though the rise in drugs-related offences may indicate emerging issues tied to summer events or local demographics.

July 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with drugs-related offences increasing by 100% compared to the previous month, rising from zero to one incident. Similarly, 'other crime' rose by 100%, reflecting a doubling of cases. These increases contrast with significant declines in public order offences (down 66.7%) and burglary (down 50%), suggesting a temporary reduction in certain disruptive activities. The breakdown of crimes reveals a striking disparity: while violent crimes in the area are 51% below the UK average, anti-social behaviour occurs at a rate 10% higher than the national figure. This mix highlights the area’s unique challenges, where community-focused issues like anti-social behaviour persist despite overall safety improvements. For residents, the most concrete insight is the 100% jump in drugs-related crimes, which may signal new local pressures or heightened enforcement activity.

In July 2024, the crime rate in West End and Chobham stood at 4.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a 10.1% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.0. This decline aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile, though the monthly exposure figure reveals that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 224 residents. Daily crime context shows an average of one crime per day across the 31-day period, a figure that, while small, underscores the presence of ongoing local concerns. When scaled to the area’s population of 10,069, the 45 total crimes reported in July translate to a risk that, while minimal, remains visible in everyday life. This monthly aggregate does not account for fluctuations in specific crime types or seasonal patterns, but it provides a baseline for understanding the area’s relative safety compared to national averages.