Farnham Common and Farnham Royal Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 7,252 residents, the 28 crimes reported in Farnham Common and Farnham Royal in February 2026 equate to a crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 people—39.1% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, reflects the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up zone within Buckinghamshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may contribute to lower overall crime levels. The most prevalent crime types were vehicle crime (17.9% of total incidents), violence and sexual offences (17.9%), and other theft (14.3%). These categories highlight the interplay between local geography and crime trends: vehicle crime’s prominence could be tied to the area’s commuter routes or residential parking arrangements, while violence and sexual offences remain below UK averages, suggesting effective local policing or social factors that reduce interpersonal conflict. Seasonal context further shapes these figures, as February’s cold weather and reduced outdoor activity align with the 36.4% drop in crime compared to January. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft—doubling from zero to one incident—raises questions about whether winter storage practices or increased indoor activity have created new vulnerabilities. Overall, the data illustrates a balance between the area’s inherent safety and the occasional spikes in specific crime types, underscoring the need for targeted interventions without overgeneralizing the broader trend.

February 2026 brought notable shifts in crime patterns, with theft from the person, other theft, and bicycle theft all doubling compared to January. This spike in theft-related incidents, including a 100% increase in bicycle theft, may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced visibility in winter or increased indoor activity leading to more indoor theft opportunities. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 72.7%, from 11 incidents to 3, a drop consistent with the pre-spring lull in retail activity and lower foot traffic during colder months. Vehicle crime, which accounted for 17.9% of total crimes, was 100% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, suggesting a specific local vulnerability—possibly linked to commuter parking or residential vehicle storage patterns. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences remained at 0.7 per 1,000, 70% below the UK average, a figure that could indicate the area’s relatively stable community dynamics compared to more densely populated regions.

February 2026 saw a marked decline in crime compared to the previous month, with the overall crime rate dropping by 36.4% to 3.9 per 1,000 residents from 6.1 per 1,000 in January. This reduction aligns with the typical seasonal pattern observed in this built-up area during winter, where colder weather and reduced outdoor activity may contribute to lower crime rates. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that, while seemingly low, reflects the small population of 7,252 residents. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 259 residents, underscoring the relatively low frequency of incidents in this community. This monthly exposure rate is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how crime affects the population on a personal level. The contrast with the UK average, which stands at 6.4 per 1,000, further highlights the area’s safety relative to the national context, though specific crime types like vehicle crime remain significantly above the UK norm.