West End and Chobham Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of West End and Chobham, the per-capita crime rate in July 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering roughly 2 crimes across the built-up area of Surrey Heath. At 7.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the local rate is 18.6% below the UK average of 8.6 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type is anti-social behaviour, which accounts for 40% of all reported incidents—double the share of violent crimes (34.3%) and property crimes combined (38.6%). This pattern aligns with the area’s seasonal context: July is a peak month for summer festivals and open-air events, which may contribute to heightened anti-social behaviour. While violent crimes remain a significant category, their rate (2.4 per 1,000) is 21% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community policing or demographic characteristics may temper violence. The relatively low levels of burglary (0.1 per 1,000) and drug-related incidents (0.1 per 1,000) further distinguish this area from more densely populated urban centres. These figures, however, must be contextualised within the broader summer landscape, where increased foot traffic and event-related activity could influence crime patterns in ways that are not fully captured by static statistics.

July 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in vehicle crime (+200%), criminal damage and arson (+150%), and violence and sexual offences (+140%), while public order offences fell by 66.7%. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal activity and targeted crime trends. Vehicle crime, for instance, jumped from 2 to 6 incidents—possibly linked to increased car parks at local festivals or summer events. The surge in violence and sexual offences, from 10 to 24 cases, may reflect the impact of late-night gatherings in the area. Conversely, the 66.7% drop in public order offences could indicate improved policing around high-traffic zones or reduced alcohol-related disturbances. Anti-social behaviour remains 81% above the UK average (2.8 vs 1.6 per 1,000), a figure that may be attributed to the area’s proximity to recreational spaces and its role as a commuter hub. Residents should be aware that while the overall crime rate is lower than national averages, the spike in certain categories underscores the need for vigilance during peak summer activities.

The crime rate in West End and Chobham rose from 4.3 per 1,000 in June to 7.0 per 1,000 in July—a 62.8% increase—though it remains below the UK average. This translates to roughly 2 crimes per day in the area, a figure that, while seemingly high, is tempered by the local population of 10,069. Over the course of July, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 144 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK’s average of 1-in-115 (based on national figures). This disparity highlights the area’s relative safety, even as its crime rate fluctuates seasonally. The population-scaled perspective is critical: with 10,069 residents, the 70 total crimes reported in July equate to a 0.7% chance of being directly affected by crime. This contrasts with the UK average, where the probability is approximately 0.86%. While the month-on-month increase raises questions about underlying factors, the overall context suggests that West End and Chobham continues to perform better than most areas in terms of crime prevention, particularly in categories like burglary and drug offences, which are both below UK averages by over 60%.