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

For residents of Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, the crime rate of 5.2 per 1,000 residents in January 2024 translates to a daily risk of encountering a crime roughly once every 31 days. This rate, 29.7% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, positions the area as one of the safer built-up zones in the country. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 44.7% of all reported incidents—though this category remained 12% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be attributed to the area’s semi-rural nature, where lower population density and limited nightlife could reduce opportunities for violent crime. Vehicle crime, at 1.1 per 1,000 residents, was 120% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This significant disparity likely reflects the area’s proximity to commuter routes and higher traffic volumes, which create more opportunities for vehicle-related incidents. Burglary, at 0.7 per 1,000 residents, was 94% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, suggesting a potential link to increased home occupancy during the winter months or heightened awareness of security measures. Other theft and anti-social behaviour were both below the UK average, with other theft at 0.4 per 1,000 (30% below the UK rate) and anti-social behaviour at 0.4 per 1,000 (60% below). These figures may be influenced by the area’s lower population density and the absence of major urban centres that typically drive such incidents. The seasonal context of January—characterized by post-holiday lulls, reduced retail footfall, and shorter daylight hours—likely contributes to the overall decline in crime compared to the previous month. However, the persistence of certain crime types, particularly vehicle crime, indicates that localized factors such as traffic patterns and commuter activity remain significant drivers of criminal activity in the area.

January 2024 saw a 150% month-on-month increase in burglary, rising from two to five incidents. This sharp rise, though still low in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal factors such as colder weather driving more indoor activity or increased home occupancy during the winter months. Conversely, vehicle crime decreased by 11.1%, a drop that could be attributed to reduced traffic volume during the post-holiday lull. Violence and sexual offences also rose by 13.3%, though they remained 12% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. This contrast highlights the area’s relative safety in violent crime compared to the national picture, linked to its semi-rural setting and lower population density. Meanwhile, vehicle crime’s 120% above the UK average—despite a slight decline—suggests a persistent challenge, tied to local traffic patterns or the presence of commuter routes near the built-up area. The increase in burglary incidents may also indicate heightened awareness or reporting during the winter months, though this remains speculative without further data. Other theft decreased by 40%, likely due to reduced outdoor activity and fewer opportunities for petty theft in colder conditions.

In January 2024, the overall crime rate in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal dropped by 5.1% compared to December 2023, from 5.5 to 5.2 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns observed in post-holiday periods, where reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours may contribute to lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day period—a rate that, while low, highlights the persistent need for community vigilance. When scaled to the local population of 7,252, the monthly exposure translates to one crime occurring for every 191 residents. This figure, though statistically modest, underscores that even areas with historically low crime rates are not entirely immune to criminal activity. The relatively low daily crime count may also reflect the area’s semi-rural built-up character, where open spaces and lower population density could contribute to a more dispersed crime profile compared to densely populated urban centres. This pattern contrasts with larger towns where higher foot traffic and concentrated populations may lead to more frequent, localized incidents.