Farnham Common and Farnham Royal Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal reported a crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 in April 2024, placing the area 18.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure highlights the area's consistently lower crime density compared to national benchmarks, a pattern often observed in smaller built-up areas with limited commercial and nightlife activity. The most prevalent crime type was shoplifting, accounting for 23.9% of all incidents (11 cases).3% month-on-month decline. Violence and sexual offences (10 cases) and public order offences (6 cases) followed, with the latter category showing a 100% increase compared to March. The area's overall crime profile appears shaped by its character as a low-density residential and commuter-oriented built-up area, where retail activity in central locations drives shoplifting but limited nightlife reduces violent crime. Seasonal factors, including the Easter period and spring weather, may have influenced crime patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to the rise in public order offences. The area's violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) remains 45% below the UK average, reflecting the absence of major commercial or entertainment hubs that typically correlate with higher rates of violence. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 124% above the UK average (1.5 per 1,000) suggests targeted retail crime may be a specific challenge, linked to the area's proximity to larger retail centres or seasonal shopping patterns.

April 2024 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with other theft increasing by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and bicycle theft doubling from zero to one reported case. Public order offences also rose sharply, with a 100% increase to six incidents, likely linked to the Easter holidays and increased outdoor activity. Conversely, shoplifting, which previously accounted for 23.9% of all crimes, decreased by 35.3% to 11 incidents, potentially reflecting seasonal changes in retail footfall. The area's violent crime rate (1.4 per 1,000) remained 45% below the UK average, a trend consistent with the low-density, residential nature of the built-up area. Residents may find the 124% increase in shoplifting compared to the UK average particularly noteworthy, suggesting targeted retail crime may be a growing concern during the Easter period.

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal's crime rate in April 2024 (6.3 per 1,000) reflects a 6.2% decrease from March's 6.8 per 1,000, marking a sustained decline in reported incidents. This reduction aligns with broader trends observed in similar built-up areas of Buckinghamshire, where seasonal transitions and local policing strategies often influence crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of two crimes per day, a figure that underscores the relatively low crime density compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 158 residents, a ratio that places the area well below the UK average for monthly exposure to crime. When contextualised against the local population of 7,252, this suggests that residents face a markedly lower risk of encountering crime than the national average. The decrease in violent crime, particularly in violence and sexual offences (45% below UK average), may partly reflect the area's character as a largely residential, low-density built-up area with limited commercial activity outside of core retail zones.