| Cover | Oct. 24, 2024 | Oct. 18, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | ||
| Document Type | 8-K | |
| Document Period End Date | Oct. 24, 2024 | |
| Entity Registrant Name | COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES | |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | CA | |
| Entity File Number | 000-31977 | |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0539125 | |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 7100 N. Financial Dr., Ste. 101 | |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Fresno | |
| Entity Address, State or Province | CA | |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 93720 | |
| City Area Code | 559 | |
| Local Phone Number | 298-1775 | |
| Written Communications | false | |
| Soliciting Material | false | |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false | |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false | |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false | |
| Amendment Flag | false | |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001127371 | |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock, no par value | |
| Trading Symbol | CWBC | |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
