| Document and Entity Information | Apr. 01, 2024 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 01, 2024 |
| Entity Registrant Name | COMMUNITY WEST BANCSHARES |
| Entity Incorporation State Country Code | CA |
| Entity File Number | 000-31977 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 77-0539125 |
| Entity Address Address Line 1 | 7100 N. Financial Dr. |
| Entity Address Address Line 2 | Suite 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 |
| Entity Information Former Legal Or Registered Name | Central Valley Community Bancorp |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre Commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre Commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
| Security 12b Title | Common Stock, no par value |
| Trading Symbol | CWBC |
| Security Exchange Name | NASDAQ |
| Current Fiscal Year End Date | --12-31 |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001127371 |
