Crime in West End and Chobham: statistics, rates and trends
555 crimes were recorded in West End and Chobham in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in West End and Chobham at a glance
- Crime trends in West End and Chobham
- Types of crime in West End and Chobham
- West End and Chobham compared with nearby towns
- Areas within West End and Chobham
- Streets with the most crime in West End and Chobham
- What happened after crimes were reported in West End and Chobham
- Population and deprivation in West End and Chobham
- Questions about crime in West End and Chobham
- About this data
555 crimes were recorded in West End and Chobham in the 12 months to July 2026, 54.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was anti-social behaviour, with 180 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, West End and Chobham has the 1,076th highest crime rate.
| Measure | West End and Chobham | Surrey Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 555 | 5,751 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 54.6 | 60.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 10,156 | 94,492 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in West End and Chobham was highest in the year to July 2021 (734 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (510). Over the whole period it fell 5%, 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 | 555 | 54.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 525 | 51.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 575 | 56.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 510 | 50.2 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 521 | 51.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 734 | 72.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 692 | 68.1 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 603 | 59.4 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 585 | 57.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 70 |
| June 2026 | 51 |
| May 2026 | 58 |
| April 2026 | 61 |
| March 2026 | 48 |
| February 2026 | 35 |
| January 2026 | 33 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 35 |
| October 2025 | 33 |
| September 2025 | 44 |
| August 2025 | 57 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in West End and Chobham 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 public order (+41%) and anti-social behaviour (+30%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-29%) and burglary (-18%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 180 | 17.7 | 1.16 | +30% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 148 | 14.6 | 0.43 | -6% |
| Other theft | 57 | 5.6 | 0.88 | +8% |
| Public order | 52 | 5.1 | 0.77 | +41% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 39 | 3.8 | 0.57 | -29% |
| Burglary | 23 | 2.3 | 0.64 | -18% |
| Vehicle crime | 19 | 1.9 | 0.38 | -14% |
| Other crime | 16 | 1.6 | 0.75 | +300% |
| Shoplifting | 10 | 1.0 | 0.12 | +25% |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 0.27 | -10% |
| Bicycle theft | 1 | 0.1 | 0.12 | -50% |
| Possession of weapons | 1 | 0.1 | 0.10 | -88% |
Anti-social behaviour in West End and Chobham
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. West End and Chobham recorded 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (17.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 30% on the year before. It made up 32.4% of all crime in the area.
Violence and sexual offences in West End and Chobham
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. West End and Chobham recorded 148 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 down 6% on the year before. It made up 26.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in West End and Chobham
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. West End and Chobham recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 10.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in West End and Chobham
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. West End and Chobham recorded 52 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 41% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in West End and Chobham
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. West End and Chobham recorded 39 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 29% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in West End and Chobham
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. West End and Chobham recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in West End and Chobham
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. West End and Chobham recorded 19 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 3.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in West End and Chobham
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. West End and Chobham recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 300% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in West End and Chobham
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. West End and Chobham recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in West End and Chobham
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. West End and Chobham recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in West End and Chobham
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. West End and Chobham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in West End and Chobham
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. West End and Chobham recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 88% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to West End and Chobham, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to West End and Chobham.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West End and Chobham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater | 339 | 50.1 | -8% |
| Woking | 6,040 | 81.7 | +50% |
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +53% |
| Virginia Water | 330 | 50.5 | -8% |
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | +23% |
| Ascot | 1,044 | 41.1 | -25% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,079 | 55.6 | +2% |
| Frimley | 916 | 55.9 | +2% |
2 areas within West End and Chobham, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Windlesham & Chobham had the highest rate (58.9 per 1,000) and Bisley & West End the lowest (58.2). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham & Chobham | Neighbourhood | 7,197 | 424 | 58.9 |
| Bisley & West End | Neighbourhood | 10,353 | 603 | 58.2 |
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 End and Chobham over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 32 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 32 |
| On or near High Street | 21 |
| On or near Windsor Court Road | 20 |
| On or near Sarsen Court | 17 |
| On or near Medhurst Close | 14 |
| On or near Back Of High Street | 12 |
| On or near Bagshot Road | 12 |
| On or near Windlesham Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in West End and Chobham 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Not recorded | 180 | 32.4% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 26.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 123 | 22.2% |
| Under investigation | 55 | 9.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 16 | 2.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 10 | 1.8% |
| Local resolution | 10 | 1.8% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 0.9% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.4% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
West End and Chobham has an estimated population of 10,156. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in West End and Chobham sits in decile 8.2, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | West End and Chobham |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.6% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 |
Is West End and Chobham a safe place to live?
West End and Chobham recorded 54.6 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 West End and Chobham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 180 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (148).
Is crime in West End and Chobham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West End and Chobham was up 6% on the year before: 555 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 525 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers West End and Chobham?
West End and Chobham 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 West End and Chobham. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.