Crime in West Leigh: statistics, rates and trends

313 crimes were recorded in West Leigh in the 12 months to July 2026, 32.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 12% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 139 reports (44% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, West Leigh has the 3,685th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in West Leigh was highest in the year to July 2019 (600 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (313). Over the whole period it fell 30%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in West Leigh over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+20%) and burglary (+14%).

The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-57%) and other theft (-55%).

Violence and sexual offences in West Leigh

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West Leigh recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 20% on the year before. It made up 44.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in West Leigh

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West Leigh recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 89% on the year before. It made up 10.9% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in West Leigh

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West Leigh recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 57% on the year before. It made up 9.3% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in West Leigh

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West Leigh recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in West Leigh

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West Leigh recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 5% on the year before. It made up 6.1% of all crime in the area.

Public order in West Leigh

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West Leigh recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in West Leigh

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West Leigh recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 55% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.

Drugs in West Leigh

Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West Leigh recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 4.2% of all crime in the area.

Bicycle theft in West Leigh

Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West Leigh recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in West Leigh

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West Leigh recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 200% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in West Leigh

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West Leigh recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 73% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in West Leigh

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West Leigh recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 83% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to West Leigh, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West Leigh.

Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in West Leigh over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West Leigh over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.

West Leigh has an estimated population of 9,515. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West Leigh sits in decile 9.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to West Leigh. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.