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

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal's crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in May 2024 places the area 56% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a stark contrast to the national picture. This built-up area within Buckinghamshire, characterised by its rural-adjacent setting and likely low population density, exhibits a crime profile dominated by violence and sexual offences (37% of total incidents), shoplifting (22.2%), and anti-social behaviour (11.1%). These figures align with the seasonal context of May, where longer evenings and bank holidays may contribute to increased socialising and outdoor activity, potentially influencing the incidence of violence and public order offences. The area's lower-than-average rates for property crimes such as anti-social behaviour (72% below UK levels) and vehicle crime (36% below) suggest a community with strong social cohesion and minimal exposure to high-risk environments typically associated with urban centres. However, the 25% above-average rate for shoplifting—despite the area's likely smaller retail footprint—raises questions about local factors such as foot traffic patterns or the presence of transient populations during the month. This data illustrates a relatively safe, low-crime environment where the majority of incidents are concentrated in categories that may be more directly linked to local social dynamics than to broader systemic issues.

May 2024 saw a notable increase in burglary, rising by 100% from zero to one incident—a shift that may reflect seasonal patterns or transient vulnerabilities in property security. Conversely, other theft plummeted by 80% (from five to one), and criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds (from three to one), suggesting a possible reduction in targeted or opportunistic acts during the month. The crime mix also shifted: violence and sexual offences accounted for 37% of all incidents, a proportion that aligns with the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000 but remains 51% below the national figure. Shoplifting, however, stood out as 25% above the UK average, with six incidents recorded—a figure that may correlate with the area's retail presence or the influence of bank holidays on foot traffic. For residents, the 100% increase in burglary underscores the importance of securing unoccupied properties during the extended evenings typical of May.

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal's crime rate in May 2024 dropped by 41.3% compared to the previous month, reflecting a marked shift in local crime dynamics. With 27 total crimes reported over 31 days, the daily crime count averages one incident per day—a figure that contextualises the low-frequency nature of criminal activity in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 269 residents, a metric that underscores the relatively sparse distribution of incidents across a population of 7,252. This monthly exposure rate, when compared to the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, highlights the area's position as a significantly safer environment. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces this: while the UK experiences approximately eight crimes per 1,000 residents, Farnham Common and Farnham Royal's rate of 3.7 per 1,000 indicates a community where crime is a rare occurrence rather than a systemic issue. This contrast is particularly evident in categories such as anti-social behaviour, which is 72% below the UK average, suggesting that the area's social fabric may contribute to lower levels of disruptive activity.