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

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, a built-up area in Buckinghamshire, recorded a crime rate of 5.8 per 1,000 residents in October 2024, placing it 28.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This relatively low rate reflects the area’s character as a suburban or semi-rural community with limited high-density residential zones. The top three crime categories were violence and sexual offences (26.2% of total incidents), criminal damage and arson (19.1%), and anti-social behaviour (16.7%). These figures align with patterns seen in smaller communities where property crimes and public order issues often dominate, though the area’s violent crime rate—1.5 per 1,000—was 44% below the UK average for this category. Seasonal factors may have played a role in shaping the month’s trends: the clocks going back in October, darker evenings, and the approach of Halloween could have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order offences. The area’s violent crime rate remained significantly lower than the national average, a trend consistent with its lower population density and quieter residential environment compared to major urban centres. However, the sharp increase in criminal damage and arson—86% above the UK average—raises questions about potential localized pressures, such as disputes over property or seasonal activities that may have contributed to this spike.

October 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories, with public order offences surging by 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and anti-social behaviour increasing by 250% (from 2 to 7). These spikes, though not reflected in the overall rate, suggest localized tensions or seasonal influences such as Halloween activities. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime both declined sharply, with shoplifting falling by 80% (from 5 to 1) and vehicle crime dropping by 71.4% (from 7 to 2). This contrast highlights the volatility of crime patterns in the area, where property-related incidents like criminal damage and arson rose by 166.7% (from 3 to 8), placing them 86% above the UK average for that category. For residents, the sharp increase in public order offences may be particularly concerning, as these incidents often occur in public spaces and could impact the sense of safety in local parks, community centres, or during evening events.

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal's crime rate in October 2024 rose by 10.5% compared to the previous month, moving from 5.2 to 5.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, while modest, suggests a fluctuation in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents in a built-up area with a population of 7,252. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 173 residents, a monthly aggregate that highlights the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. This statistic, when viewed alongside the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, underscores the area’s position as a safer locale, though the recent increase in specific categories like public order and anti-social behaviour may warrant local scrutiny. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that the likelihood of being a victim in this area remains significantly lower than the national average, though seasonal factors such as darker evenings and Halloween may have contributed to the month’s trends.