Farnham Common and Farnham Royal Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal maintained a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing the area 42.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This consistent underperformance relative to national trends suggests a combination of local factors, including the area’s semi-rural character and low population density. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.9% of all reported incidents, followed by burglary (25.8%) and other theft (9.7%). These figures align with patterns seen in similar low-density built-up areas, where interpersonal conflicts and targeted property crimes often dominate. Seasonal dynamics in November—such as the shift toward darker evenings, the timing of Bonfire Night, and the Black Friday shopping period—may have influenced crime patterns, though the overall rate remains stable compared to the UK. The area’s crime profile shows a marked contrast to urban centres, where property crime typically exceeds violent crime in frequency. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (9.7% of total crimes) and public order offences (3.2%) further reinforces the area’s safer character, consistent with its suburban and rural context. While the violence rate (1.8 per 1,000) is 31% below the UK average, the burglary rate (1.1 per 1,000) is 224% above the UK average, highlighting a local vulnerability that may warrant closer attention. This disparity reflects the interplay between the area’s physical characteristics, such as the distribution of residential properties, and the limited presence of commercial hubs that might otherwise drive property crime.

November 2023 saw a 7.1% reduction in violence and sexual offences, decreasing from 14 to 13 incidents. This decline, though modest, aligns with the generally lower rate of violent crime in the area compared to the UK average. Conversely, burglary increased by 33.3%, rising from 6 to 8 incidents, a figure that is 224% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000 residents. This spike may be linked to the area’s semi-rural layout, where isolated properties could be more vulnerable to targeted attacks. Other theft and anti-social behaviour both rose by 50%, from 2 to 3 incidents each. These increases, while statistically significant, remain relatively low in absolute terms, with other theft accounting for only 9.7% of total crimes. The sharp 75% decrease in public order offences, from 4 to 1, may reflect the impact of Bonfire Night events, which typically draw crowds but saw limited disturbances this month. The area’s crime mix remains heavily skewed toward property and violent crime, with public order and anti-social behaviour comprising just 12.9% of total incidents—a proportion significantly lower than the UK average. Residents may find the 42.7% gap between the local rate and the UK average reassuring, though the burglary anomaly underscores the need for targeted local measures.

The crime rate in November 2023 (4.3 per 1,000 residents) represents a 20.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that is exceptionally low compared to the UK average, which is not available for daily comparison. When scaled to the local population of 7,252 residents, this translates to one reported crime for every 234 residents over the course of November—a monthly exposure rate that is far below the national average, which typically sees higher frequencies in urban areas. The area’s low population density and semi-rural nature likely contribute to this reduced risk, as the spread of residents across a larger geographic area may dilute the concentration of crime. However, the disparity in burglary rates—224% above the UK average—highlights a specific vulnerability. While the overall crime rate is lower than the UK average, this local anomaly suggests that property security measures, such as improved lighting in residential zones or community watch initiatives, could be prioritised. The monthly exposure figure, though seemingly abstract, provides a concrete metric for residents to contextualise their personal risk: over the course of the month, the likelihood of being directly affected by a crime is minimal, but the focus on burglary as a significant outlier warrants further consideration.