West End and Chobham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile in West End and Chobham for February 2026, accounting for 34.3% of all reported crimes. This category alone contributes 12 incidents, far exceeding the next most common type, anti-social behaviour (11 cases). The area’s overall crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 45.3% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to national trends. The low rate may partly explain the relatively small share of property crimes (9 incidents, 25.7% of total) compared to violent crime. Seasonal factors appear to influence patterns: February’s winter conditions and reduced outdoor activity may contribute to lower rates of theft from the person and vehicle crime, though this area’s built-up nature and limited retail density likely temper such trends. The dominance of violent crime, however, suggests local dynamics—such as the presence of social housing or transient populations—could play a role. While anti-social behaviour remains a significant concern, its rate of 1.1 per 1,000 is 21% above the UK average, indicating a unique challenge in managing community disorder. This snapshot underscores the need for targeted interventions in addressing violent incidents without compromising the area’s already strong performance against broader crime trends.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 500% increase in 'other theft' incidents, rising from 1 to 6 cases. This surge may reflect heightened awareness or changes in local retail patterns. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson more than doubled, increasing by 200% (1 to 3 cases), a sharp contrast to the UK average rate of 0.5 per 1,000. This category’s local rate of 0.3 per 1,000 is 35% below the UK average, suggesting effective community policing or property management practices. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, fell by 15.4% (13 to 11 cases), potentially due to seasonal lulls or targeted enforcement. Violence and sexual offences—already 48% below the UK average—remained the most frequent category, with 12 incidents. This highlights a persistent challenge in addressing interpersonal crime despite the area’s overall safety. Residents may find the 34.3% share of violent crime a useful benchmark for community safety planning, though the absence of major property crime spikes offers a counterbalance to concerns about theft.

The crime rate in West End and Chobham for February 2026 (3.5 per 1,000) represents a 6.1% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000, though it remains significantly below the UK average. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of 1 crime per 28 days, a figure that translates to roughly one crime for every 288 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate, while low, underscores the need for vigilance in addressing the 34.3% share of violent crime. The population context—10,069 residents—means that the 35 total crimes reported equate to 0.35% of the population being directly affected, a proportion far lower than the UK’s national average. Comparing the area’s performance to the UK highlights its relative success in reducing violent crime, with the local rate of violence and sexual offences (1.2 per 1,000) being 48% below the UK average. However, the 21% above-average rate of anti-social behaviour suggests a nuanced picture, where targeted efforts may be required to address community disorder without compromising the area’s broader safety achievements.