Farnham Common and Farnham Royal Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences continue to drive the majority of reported crime in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal, accounting for nearly 40% of all incidents in August 2025. With a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, the area remains 43.2% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer environment than the national trend. The breakdown shows that property crimes (14 incidents) and violent crimes (13 in total) dominate the local crime picture, with violence and sexual offences making up 39.4% of all recorded crimes. This category's rate of 1.8 per 1,000 residents is 37% below the UK average, indicating effective local initiatives in addressing violent crime. However, the sharp rise in shoplifting—surging 200% from July—raises concerns about retail security during peak tourist periods. The area's overall low crime rate is further reinforced by its performance in categories like public order offences, which are 31% below the UK average. This suggests that community engagement and policing strategies are contributing to a safer environment. Seasonal factors, such as the summer holiday period, likely play a role in shaping crime patterns, with reduced foot traffic potentially lowering certain types of crime. However, the increase in shoplifting highlights the need for targeted interventions in retail areas. The area's crime profile reflects a balance between consistent safety measures and the challenges posed by seasonal fluctuations, particularly in tourist-heavy sectors. The low crime rate compared to the UK average underscores the effectiveness of local policing and community initiatives, though specific categories like shoplifting require further attention to prevent escalation.

August 2025 marked a 200% surge in shoplifting, with incidents rising from one to three—a sharp increase that may be linked to the seasonal influx of tourists, though the overall rate remains well below the UK average for this category. This spike highlights the need for targeted retail security measures, particularly during peak tourist periods. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 30% compared to July, likely due to heightened community vigilance during the summer months. The rate for violence and sexual offences dropped by 23.5%, from 17 to 13, despite remaining 37% below the UK average. This category, which accounted for 39.4% of all crimes, continues to dominate the local crime picture, underscoring the need for continued focus on community safety initiatives. The area's rate for public order offences was 31% below the UK average, suggesting that community engagement and policing strategies may be effectively mitigating rowdy behaviour in public spaces. The overall crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents reflects a consistently safer environment than the national trend, though the rise in shoplifting indicates areas for targeted intervention.

The crime rate in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal for August 2025 was 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking a 25.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.1 per 1,000. This decline aligns with seasonal trends typical of August, a month characterized by summer holidays and reduced pedestrian activity in local areas. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, illustrating a low-frequency pattern consistent with its built-up area status. When scaled to the population of 7,252, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for roughly every 220 residents, a figure that underscores the relatively safe environment compared to the UK average. This monthly aggregate highlights that residents are unlikely to encounter crime on a daily basis, though the presence of specific categories like criminal damage and arson suggests localized vulnerabilities. The comparison to the previous month's data reinforces the stability of the area's crime profile, with no major spikes or drops observed beyond the expected seasonal shifts. The consistency in the crime rate over recent months suggests that the area's policing strategies and community engagement initiatives may be effectively mitigating risks, even as seasonal factors influence crime dynamics.