Farnborough Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Farnborough's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 6.7 per 1,000 residents, 13% below the UK average of 7.7. This figure underscores the area's relatively safer profile compared to national standards, though specific crime types reveal nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences were the most common category, accounting for 33.7% of all reported crimes, followed by shoplifting (14.8%) and anti-social behaviour (14.1%). The shoplifting rate, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, was 59% above the UK average, a striking anomaly that may be attributed to the town's retail infrastructure and high foot traffic in commercial zones. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, remains a significant concern, with 56 incidents reported, potentially linked to the area's social dynamics and community interactions. The seasonal context of October—marked by darker evenings and the Halloween holiday—may have influenced certain crime trends, particularly those involving public spaces or nocturnal activity. The relatively low rate of violent crime, 2.2 per 1,000 residents, suggests that Farnborough's built-up area, while not immune to violence, may benefit from local initiatives or environmental factors that mitigate such incidents. However, the elevated shoplifting rate highlights a need for targeted measures to address this specific category. The overall crime picture illustrates a combination of local characteristics and national trends, with Farnborough's data offering both reassurance and areas for further attention.

October saw a 50.0% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 2 to 3 incidents, a shift that may reflect heightened outdoor activity or changes in local enforcement. Theft from the person also rose by 33.3%, with incidents increasing from 3 to 4, potentially linked to Halloween-related events or increased foot traffic in certain areas. Conversely, public order offences fell by 35.0%, dropping from 40 to 26, due to targeted policing efforts or seasonal adjustments in community behaviour. Shoplifting in Farnborough remained 59% above the UK average, with 59 incidents reported—significantly higher than the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be influenced by the town's retail presence, which could create opportunities for such crimes. Meanwhile, the rate of violent crimes was 17% below the UK average, with 134 incidents recorded, suggesting that Farnborough's overall safety profile continues to diverge from national trends in specific categories.

Farnborough's crime rate in October 2025 rose by 3.1% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.5 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a slight uptick in reported incidents across the built-up area. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 13 crimes recorded over 31 days, a figure that highlights the frequency of incidents in a relatively short timeframe. When considering the monthly exposure, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents during the month, a statistic that contextualises the scale of crime within the local population. While this rate remains 13% below the UK average, the shift from September to October suggests potential influences from seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the approach of Halloween, which may have altered patterns of activity and crime. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Farnborough's crime profile, though lower than the national average, requires ongoing monitoring to ensure that emerging trends do not escalate into more significant issues.