West End and Chobham Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in West End and Chobham during December 2025 reveals a pattern that contrasts with the UK average, offering insights into the area’s unique characteristics. With a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the UK average of 7.0—the area demonstrates a generally low level of criminal activity. However, the distribution of crime types is telling. Anti-social behaviour accounted for 36.7% of all reported crimes, making it the most prevalent category, followed by violence and sexual offences (30.0%) and public order offences (16.7%). These figures suggest that the area’s challenges are not dominated by property crime but rather by social and public order issues. The seasonal context of December—marked by Christmas shopping, party season, and extended periods of darkness—may influence these patterns. For instance, the higher incidence of anti-social behaviour could be linked to increased social gatherings and the pressures of the holiday season. Conversely, the relatively low levels of burglary and other theft—despite a 300% increase in burglaries—suggest that the area’s built-up nature and robust community policing may mitigate property-related crime. The lower-than-average rates of violence and sexual offences, at 65% below the UK average, could reflect the area’s smaller population size, stronger social cohesion, or effective local interventions. These findings highlight the importance of contextual factors in shaping crime profiles, even within a region that overall remains safer than the national average.

December 2025 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with burglary experiencing a 300% surge from one incident to four. This sharp increase, though still a small number in absolute terms, raises questions about potential seasonal factors such as empty homes during the holiday period. Public order offences also rose by 150%, climbing from two to five incidents, potentially linked to the heightened activity during the festive season. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences increased by 50%, moving from six to nine cases, though this remains 65% below the UK average. Conversely, other theft dropped by 75%, declining from four to one incident—a decrease that may reflect the seasonal reduction in retail activity or increased security measures. Anti-social behaviour, while still the most common crime type (36.7% of total incidents), fell by 35.3%, due to community initiatives or holiday-related changes in social patterns. The area’s anti-social behaviour rate is 18% above the UK average, indicating a unique local challenge that contrasts with its overall lower crime profile.

The crime rate in West End and Chobham for December 2025 stood at 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 14.4% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.5 per 1,000. This decline, though modest, aligns with the area’s generally low crime profile compared to the UK average. On a daily basis, the 30 reported crimes over 31 days translate to roughly one crime per day, a figure that underscores the relatively quiet nature of this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 10,069, the monthly exposure means that over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 336 residents. This statistic, while specific to the area, provides a tangible measure of risk for local residents. The comparison to the UK average highlights the area’s distinct safety profile, with crime levels consistently below the national benchmark. This contrast is particularly notable in categories like violence and sexual offences, which are 65% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors—such as community policing efforts or social dynamics—may contribute to this divergence. However, the rise in anti-social behaviour, which is 18% above the UK average, indicates that certain challenges persist, even in areas with overall low crime rates.