West End and Chobham Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

West End and Chobham recorded a crime rate of 5.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, placing the area 32.1% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This marks a continuation of a trend toward lower crime rates in recent months, though the data reveals a combination of local factors and seasonal influences. The most prevalent crime types were anti-social behaviour (18 incidents, 32.7% of total crimes), public order offences (8 incidents, 14.6%), and violence and sexual offences (7 incidents, 12.7%). These figures align with the area’s character as a suburban community within Surrey Heath, where anti-social behaviour and public disorder may be amplified during the longer evenings of spring and early summer. The seasonal context of May—marked by bank holidays, extended daylight, and increased outdoor socialising—likely contributes to higher levels of anti-social behaviour, though the overall crime rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Violence and sexual offences fell by 50% compared to April, a decline consistent with the closure of certain venues during the Easter period and the return of students to university campuses. The low vehicle crime rate (0.1 per 1,000) and shoplifting rate (0.1 per 1,000) further underscore the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, though these figures may also reflect the limited retail and commercial activity in the built-up area.

May 2025 saw a 125% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from 8 to 18 incidents. This surge, while concerning, is partly attributable to the extended evenings and increased outdoor socialising typical of the spring season. In contrast, violent crime and sexual offences fell by 50% compared to April, likely due to the Easter holiday period and the return of university students to their campuses. Vehicle crime plummeted by 80%, dropping from 5 to 1 incident—a stark decline that may reflect heightened awareness among residents or improved policing in parking areas. The area also recorded a 75% reduction in vehicle crime compared to the UK average, highlighting its lower exposure to such offences. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 27% above the UK average, a discrepancy that may be linked to the area’s suburban layout and the concentration of social activity in its public spaces. Other notable shifts include a 100% increase in bicycle theft and other theft, which could indicate a seasonal rise in opportunistic crimes as more residents cycle outdoors. These trends illustrate the dynamic nature of local crime patterns and the need for targeted interventions in specific areas.

In April 2025, the crime rate in West End and Chobham stood at 4.7 per 1,000, marking a 16.9% increase in May to 5.5 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, contrasts with the area’s broader trend of declining crime rates over the past year. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day in May, a figure that is lower than the average for similarly sized built-up areas in the UK. When scaled to the local population of 10,069 residents, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 183 residents over the course of the month—a statistic that places the area among the safer communities in the region. The monthly exposure of 1-in-183 residents is particularly noteworthy when compared to the UK average of 1-in-125, though this disparity may reflect the area’s lower population density and the absence of major commercial hubs. The previous month’s data also reveals a shift in the crime mix, with anti-social behaviour becoming the dominant category, whereas in April, violence and sexual offences had accounted for a larger share. These fluctuations highlight the importance of continuous monitoring and the need for community engagement to address emerging issues such as anti-social behaviour, which has risen sharply this month.