Crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater: statistics, rates and trends
2,069 crimes were recorded in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater at a glance
- Crime trends in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- Types of crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater compared with nearby towns
- Areas within New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- Streets with the most crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- What happened after crimes were reported in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- Demographics of New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- Questions about crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (720), anti-social behaviour (381) and criminal damage and arson (169) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,049th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,069 | 7,909 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.4 | 85.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 37,370 | 92,118 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater of any year here (2,069 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 21%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,069 | 55.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,094 | 56.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,144 | 57.4 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,083 | 55.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,377 | 63.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,639 | 70.6 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,914 | 78.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,801 | 75.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,604 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 161 |
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 179 |
| May 2026 | 177 |
| April 2026 | 206 |
| March 2026 | 164 |
| February 2026 | 147 |
| January 2026 | 170 |
| December 2025 | 138 |
| November 2025 | 168 |
| October 2025 | 188 |
| September 2025 | 163 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (62% below) and drugs (58% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 97 to 120, while drugs fell from 81 to 51 and public order fell from 210 to 153.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 720 | 19.3 | 34.2 | +7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 381 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 169 | 4.5 | 6.7 | -3% |
| Other theft | 166 | 4.4 | 6.4 | -12% |
| Public order | 153 | 4.1 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Shoplifting | 120 | 3.2 | 8.5 | +24% |
| Vehicle crime | 113 | 3.0 | 5.0 | -7% |
| Burglary | 71 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -21% |
| Other crime | 58 | 1.6 | 2.1 | +12% |
| Drugs | 51 | 1.4 | 3.3 | -37% |
| Possession of weapons | 22 | 0.6 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.4 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.3 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
7 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater; the highest is Addlestone (93.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Virginia Water (53.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byfleet | 825 | 62.4 | +13% |
| Addlestone | 1,298 | 93.3 | +68% |
| Chertsey | 1,018 | 83.9 | +51% |
| Woking | 5,933 | 80.3 | +45% |
| Weybridge | 979 | 58.5 | +6% |
| Shepperton | 384 | 75.5 | +36% |
| Virginia Water | 349 | 53.4 | -3% |
| West End and Chobham | 565 | 55.6 | 0% |
Of the 5 areas within New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater, Canalside had the highest crime rate (83.8 per 1,000) and Pyrford the lowest (34.4).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canalside | Neighbourhood | 10,836 | 908 | 83.8 |
| New Haw | Neighbourhood | 5,842 | 374 | 64.0 |
| Ottershaw | Neighbourhood | 6,364 | 358 | 56.3 |
| Woodham & Rowtown | Neighbourhood | 8,905 | 409 | 45.9 |
| Pyrford | Neighbourhood | 8,364 | 288 | 34.4 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (111).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 111 |
| On or near Parking Area | 71 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 65 |
| On or near Pinewood Drive | 50 |
| On or near Albert Drive | 44 |
| On or near Shaw Close | 43 |
| On or near Lion Court | 37 |
| On or near Attel Close | 32 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 32 |
| On or near St Lukes Court | 32 |
Of the 1,688 crimes in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 5.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 381 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 644 | 38.2% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 562 | 33.3% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 199 | 11.8% | 11.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 92 | 5.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 4.1% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 42 | 2.5% | 2.5% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 2.1% | 3.1% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 13 | 0.8% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater has an estimated population of 37,370 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), less social housing (9.2%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (14%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater average decile 7.8 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 59.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.9% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.4% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.6% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater a safe place to live?
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 55.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,049th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 720 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (381).
Is crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater was down 1% on the year before: 2,069 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,094 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?
About 37,370 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.