Crime in West End and Chobham: statistics, rates and trends
565 crimes were recorded in West End and Chobham in the 12 months to August 2026, 55.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 3% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- 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
- Demographics of West End and Chobham
- Questions about crime in West End and Chobham
- About this data
Crime map
Anti-social behaviour (194), violence and sexual offences (143) and public order (56) made up 70% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,042nd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | West End and Chobham | Surrey Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 565 | 5,835 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.6 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +3% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 10,156 | 94,492 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in West End and Chobham peaked in the year to August 2020 (724 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (521). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 4%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 565 | 55.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 546 | 53.8 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 560 | 55.1 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 521 | 51.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 525 | 51.7 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 693 | 68.2 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 724 | 71.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 587 | 57.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 591 | 58.2 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 67 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and violence and sexual offences (59% below) and burglary (39% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 35 to 56 and anti-social behaviour rose from 137 to 194, while burglary fell from 30 to 22 and other theft fell from 65 to 48.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-social behaviour | 194 | 19.1 | 15.4 | +42% |
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 14.1 | 34.2 | -14% |
| Public order | 56 | 5.5 | 6.7 | +60% |
| Other theft | 48 | 4.7 | 6.4 | -26% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 45 | 4.4 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 18 | 1.8 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.5 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Drugs | 9 | 0.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Shoplifting | 9 | 0.9 | 8.5 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.2 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than West End and Chobham; the highest is Bagshot (83.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Ascot (42.5).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs West End and Chobham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lightwater | 342 | 50.5 | -9% |
| Woking | 5,933 | 80.3 | +44% |
| Bagshot | 531 | 83.6 | +50% |
| Virginia Water | 349 | 53.4 | -4% |
| Camberley | 2,607 | 68.9 | +24% |
| Ascot | 1,079 | 42.5 | -24% |
| New Haw, West Byfleet and Sheerwater | 2,069 | 55.4 | 0% |
| Frimley | 950 | 58.0 | +4% |
Of the 2 areas within West End and Chobham, Windlesham & Chobham had the highest crime rate (62.5 per 1,000) and Bisley & West End the lowest (55.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Windlesham & Chobham | Neighbourhood | 7,197 | 450 | 62.5 |
| Bisley & West End | Neighbourhood | 10,353 | 577 | 55.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in West End and Chobham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (75).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 75 |
| On or near Park/Open Space | 39 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Windsor Court Road | 24 |
| On or near High Street | 19 |
| On or near Sarsen Court | 16 |
| On or near Bagshot Road | 13 |
| On or near Back Of High Street | 11 |
| On or near Windlesham Road | 11 |
| On or near Fowlers Mead | 9 |
Of the 371 crimes in West End and Chobham with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.4% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 194 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 148 | 39.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 133 | 35.8% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 40 | 10.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 14 | 3.8% | 3.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 14 | 3.8% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 9 | 2.4% | 5.2% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.3% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.5% | 2.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
West End and Chobham has an estimated population of 10,156 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (6.4%, against 23.3%), less social housing (8.8%, against 17.1%) and less private renting (11%, against 20%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up West End and Chobham average decile 8.2 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | West End and Chobham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 21.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.1% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.6% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 22.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 7.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 41.6% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 12.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 6.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 79.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 11.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is West End and Chobham a safe place to live?
West End and Chobham recorded 55.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,042nd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in West End and Chobham?
Anti-social behaviour was the most common category, with 194 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by violence and sexual offences (143).
Is crime in West End and Chobham going up or down?
Recorded crime in West End and Chobham was up 3% on the year before: 565 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 546 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of West End and Chobham?
About 10,156 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers West End and Chobham?
West End and Chobham 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.