Crime Rate in Byfleet and West Byfleet: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Byfleet and West Byfleet

The total recorded crimes in Byfleet and West Byfleet, Woking, UK in May 2025 are around 72 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Byfleet and West Byfleet crime rate of 3.70 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Byfleet and West Byfleet, encompassing approximately 19,436 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (-5.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (14) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (12) incidents (9.09% increase)
Byfleet and West Byfleet Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Hobbs Close with total crimes: 5
  • Dawson Road with total crimes: 4
  • Brewery Lane with total crimes: 4

How safe is Byfleet and West Byfleet?

To understand the safety of Byfleet and West Byfleet, we need to analyze Byfleet and West Byfleet crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Woking:

    • In 2024, Byfleet and West Byfleet reported a higher crime volume than the Woking average, with 929 crimes compared to 835. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Byfleet and West Byfleet witnessed more crimes than 6 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

    • In 2023, Byfleet and West Byfleet experienced a greater number of crimes than the Woking average, with 853 crimes compared to 786. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Byfleet and West Byfleet witnessed more crimes than 7 out of 9 other areas in the Woking.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Woking, Byfleet and West Byfleet has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Byfleet and West Byfleet Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Byfleet and West Byfleet has recorded 72 crimes with crime rate of 3.70 ranking 4th out of 9 in the Woking, UK

In 2024, the total Byfleet and West Byfleet crimes were 929. The crime rate of Byfleet and West Byfleet in 2024 was 47.80 (year) or 3.98 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Woking.

In 2023, the total crimes in Byfleet and West Byfleet were around 853 crimes with yearly crime rate of 43.89 (year) or 3.66 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Woking.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Byfleet and West Byfleet)CrimesRank (Byfleet and West Byfleet)CrimesRank (Byfleet and West Byfleet)
St John's157 11,666 11,500 1
Knaphill110 21,063 21,060 2
Canalside60 5952 3834 5
Mount Hermon76 3864 5847 4
Hoe Valley54 8817 6813 6
Horsell56 6483 9457 9
Heathlands56 7672 7681 7
Goldsworth Park54 9530 8479 8
Pyrford15 10371 10333 10

Byfleet and West Byfleet Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (18 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (22 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (36 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (20 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 89 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20259
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20243
November 202411
October 20249
September 20248
August 20245
July 20242
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 285 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 21.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202520
March 202518
February 202517
January 202521
December 202413
November 202424
October 202418
September 202422
August 202422
July 202418
June 202450
May 202423

A total of 12 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20252
February 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202511
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
November 20248
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202511
March 202511
February 20256
January 20258
December 202411
November 202410
October 202416
September 20245
August 20249
July 202412
June 202436
May 202420

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20257
March 20252
February 202510
January 20251
December 20245
November 20248
October 20246
September 20243
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20248

A total of 25 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
November 20241
September 20241
May 20242

A total of 34 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 79 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20252
January 202511
December 202410
November 20243
October 20247
September 20248
August 20242
July 20243
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 64 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
March 20254
February 20257
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20246
September 20248
August 20244
July 20249
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241

High Crime Locations Byfleet and West Byfleet in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Byfleet and West Byfleet postcode area is presented below.

1. Hobbs Close (Map)
Total5
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Dawson Road (Map)
Total4
Vehicle crime4
3. Brewery Lane (Map)
Total4
Burglary1
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Digby Way (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Queens Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. The Cedars (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Sanway Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Drugs2
9. Sanway Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Robbery1
10. Hart Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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