Crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater: statistics, rates and trends
2,079 crimes were recorded in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- Questions about crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
- About this data
2,079 crimes were recorded in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and almost unchanged on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 730 reports (35% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater has the 1,051st highest crime rate.
| Measure | New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | Runnymede | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,079 | 7,849 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 85.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -0% | +4% | -1% |
| Population | 37,370 | 92,118 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater was highest in the year to July 2020 (2,946 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,079). Over the whole period it fell 21%, 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.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,079 | 55.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,086 | 55.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,143 | 57.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,101 | 56.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,406 | 64.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,667 | 71.4 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,946 | 78.8 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,746 | 73.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,627 | 70.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 171 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 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 shoplifting (+37%). The largest falls were in drugs (-40%) and public order (-24%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 730 | 19.5 | 0.57 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 384 | 10.3 | 0.67 | +9% |
| Other theft | 170 | 4.5 | 0.71 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 158 | 4.2 | 0.62 | -9% |
| Public order | 158 | 4.2 | 0.64 | -24% |
| Shoplifting | 123 | 3.3 | 0.40 | +37% |
| Vehicle crime | 109 | 2.9 | 0.59 | -13% |
| Burglary | 78 | 2.1 | 0.59 | -9% |
| Other crime | 52 | 1.4 | 0.66 | +0% |
| Drugs | 51 | 1.4 | 0.42 | -40% |
| Possession of weapons | 21 | 0.6 | 0.58 | +11% |
| Bicycle theft | 20 | 0.5 | 0.65 | +67% |
| Robbery | 15 | 0.4 | 0.30 | +50% |
| Theft from the person | 10 | 0.3 | 0.16 | +67% |
Violence and sexual offences in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 730 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 6% on the year before. It made up 35.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 9% on the year before. It made up 18.5% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 170 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 8.2% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 158 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 24% on the year before. It made up 7.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 123 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 37% on the year before. It made up 5.9% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 109 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 5.2% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 51 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 down 40% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 21 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 11% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 1.0% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 50% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 67% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater |
|---|---|---|---|
| Byfleet | 821 | 62.1 | +12% |
| Addlestone | 1,305 | 93.8 | +69% |
| Chertsey | 1,011 | 83.3 | +50% |
| Woking | 6,040 | 81.7 | +47% |
| Weybridge | 984 | 58.8 | +6% |
| Shepperton | 389 | 76.5 | +38% |
| Virginia Water | 330 | 50.5 | -9% |
| West End and Chobham | 555 | 54.6 | -2% |
5 areas within New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Canalside had the highest rate (85.6 per 1,000) and Pyrford the lowest (34.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Canalside | Neighbourhood | 10,836 | 928 | 85.6 |
| New Haw | Neighbourhood | 5,842 | 371 | 63.5 |
| Ottershaw | Neighbourhood | 6,364 | 356 | 55.9 |
| Woodham & Rowtown | Neighbourhood | 8,905 | 407 | 45.7 |
| Pyrford | Neighbourhood | 8,364 | 292 | 34.9 |
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 New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 106 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 66 |
| On or near Pinewood Drive | 50 |
| On or near Albert Drive | 46 |
| On or near Lion Court | 42 |
| On or near Shaw Close | 38 |
| On or near Attel Close | 33 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 33 |
| On or near St Lukes Court | 32 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater 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.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 634 | 30.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 555 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 384 | 18.5% |
| Under investigation | 233 | 11.2% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 75 | 3.6% |
| Local resolution | 35 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 33 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 16 | 0.8% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.5% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 10 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.3% |
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater has an estimated population of 37,370. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater sits in decile 7.8, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 77.0% |
| Social rented homes | 9.2% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.8 |
Is New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater a safe place to live?
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater recorded 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 730 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (384).
Is crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater going up or down?
Recorded crime in New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater was almost unchanged on the year before: 2,079 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,086 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater?
New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater is policed by Surrey. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
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 New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.