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

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal’s crime rate in October 2025 stood at 5.7 per 1,000 residents, 26% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure reflects a largely rural built-up area with a strong emphasis on community policing and limited urban density, factors that may contribute to the area’s consistently lower crime profile. The most common crimes were property-related, with vehicle crime accounting for 24.4% of all incidents (10 cases)—a rate 233% above the UK average. Shoplifting followed at 19.5% (8 cases), also significantly higher than the national average. These property crimes contrast with the area’s below-average rates for violent offences, which at 0.8 per 1,000 (6 cases) are 70% lower than the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. The seasonal context of October—shorter days, the clocks going back, and Halloween—may have influenced patterns, increasing opportunities for vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour as visibility decreases. However, the overall crime rate remains low, likely supported by the area’s small population and low population density, which may limit the scale of criminal activity. The dominance of property crimes over violent offences suggests that local initiatives targeting vehicle security and retail theft could be areas for further focus, given the disproportionate impact of these categories compared to national trends.

October 2025 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 2 to 10 incidents. This surge, which is 233% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000, contrasts sharply with the area’s overall low crime rate. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson jumped by 300% (from 1 to 4), and anti-social behaviour doubled (from 2 to 4), suggesting a shift in criminal activity towards property-related offences. Meanwhile, violent crime fell by 45.5%, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 11 to 6—70% below the UK average. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, such as shorter evenings and the start of the school term reducing opportunities for such crimes. The stark disparity between vehicle crime and other categories highlights a unique local dynamic, where targeted property offences dominate despite the area’s broader safety profile. For residents, the 400% rise in vehicle crime is a concrete concern, particularly as the area lacks dedicated vehicle security infrastructure common in larger urban centres.

Farnham Common and Farnham Royal's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 70.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.3 to 5.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area significantly below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. Daily crime data shows an average of one reported crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the area’s generally low crime profile despite recent fluctuations. When considering the monthly exposure, one crime occurred for roughly every 177 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. This rate is lower than the UK average for most categories, except for vehicle crime, which remains a persistent local concern. The population context further highlights that, while the area’s crime rate is below national averages, the impact of specific incidents—such as the surge in vehicle crime—can feel more pronounced in smaller communities where a single incident may be more visible. The shift from the previous month’s rate underscores the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly as seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween may influence crime patterns in the coming weeks.