West End and Chobham Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile in West End and Chobham during February 2025, accounting for 28% of all reported crimes. This category, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, remained 70% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000, underscoring the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime despite the 40% month-on-month increase. The built-up nature of this rural district within Surrey Heath likely contributes to this pattern, as lower population density and limited commercial activity may reduce opportunities for violent encounters. However, the rise in violence and sexual offences may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as the pre-spring lull in outdoor activity leading to increased indoor gatherings. Property crimes, including burglary and criminal damage, made up 44% of the total, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 residents—a figure 11% above the UK average. This suggests that while the area is generally safe, targeted property crimes remain a concern. The overall crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents places West End and Chobham 62.7% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, a disparity that may be attributed to the area’s character as a low-density residential and commercial hub with limited nightlife and high street activity, factors that typically correlate with lower crime rates. The seasonal context of February, with its cold weather and reduced outdoor engagement, may also have contributed to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier months.

February 2025 saw notable fluctuations in specific crime categories. Violence and sexual offences rose by 40% compared to January, increasing from five to seven incidents—a sharp uptick that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced outdoor activity and increased indoor gatherings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by two-thirds, dropping from nine to three, potentially linked to the end of winter term in local schools or reduced social interactions during colder weather. The category of drugs also saw a dramatic 100% increase, with two incidents reported in February after none in January, a shift that could indicate emerging patterns in substance-related crime. The area’s rate of criminal damage and arson remained 25% above the UK average, despite a 14.3% monthly decline from seven to six incidents. This suggests that while the overall crime picture is improving, certain categories remain distinct from national trends, requiring continued monitoring.

West End and Chobham recorded a crime rate of 2.5 per 1,000 residents in February 2025, a 19.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in this built-up area, where reduced outdoor activity during winter months correlates with lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported every 28 days, translating to roughly one incident per day. Over the course of the month, this equated to one reported crime for every 403 residents, a figure that reflects the relatively low crime environment compared to the UK average. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the likelihood of experiencing a crime in this area remains significantly lower than national trends, with the most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—still falling 70% below the UK average. This context suggests that while the area is not immune to crime, its demographic and geographic characteristics likely contribute to its consistently lower rates relative to the broader UK population.