Frimley Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Frimley’s June 2023 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents places it 42.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a gap that highlights its position as one of the safer areas in the country. This statistic is consistent with the area’s suburban character, where lower population density and community-oriented policing may contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The most common offences reported were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 53.3% of all crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (15.6%) and criminal damage and arson (10.4%). These figures contrast with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences typically constitute a smaller share of the total crime burden. The seasonal context of June—marking the start of summer—may have influenced these patterns, as longer daylight hours and increased outdoor activity could deter some crimes while creating new opportunities for others. For instance, the relatively low rates of vehicle crime (57% below the UK average) and shoplifting (81% below) may be partly explained by Frimley’s compact, low-density built-up area, which offers fewer targets for opportunistic theft compared to larger urban centres. However, the rise in burglary, shoplifting, and robbery from the previous month suggests that local factors, such as temporary changes in household occupancy or increased foot traffic, may have played a role in shaping June’s crime profile.

June 2023 saw notable shifts in Frimley’s crime profile, with burglary, shoplifting, and robbery each doubling from the previous month—a stark contrast to the 81.8% drop in public order offences and 33.3% reduction in anti-social behaviour. These changes suggest a shift in criminal activity from public spaces to more targeted, private acts, potentially linked to seasonal transitions or changes in local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, comprising 53.3% of all crimes, though they still fell 11% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Vehicle crime and other thefts also showed marked underperformance relative to the UK, with the latter category 69% below the national rate. For residents, the 81.8% drop in public order offences—from 11 to 2 cases—offers a tangible example of how crime patterns can fluctuate rapidly, even within a single month.

Frimley’s June 2023 crime rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents sits 42.4% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000, a disparity that underscores its relative safety compared to national trends. This figure marks a 5.0% decline from May’s rate of 5.2 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but consistent downward trend. Over 30 days, the area recorded 77 total crimes, translating to roughly 3 crimes per day—a pace that, while non-zero, remains lower than the UK’s broader context. When scaled to the population, this equates to one reported crime for every 202 residents over the course of the month, a ratio that highlights the area’s comparatively low exposure to criminal activity. The population of 15,576 further contextualises these numbers, illustrating that the crime rate is not only statistically lower but also proportionally less impactful on a per-resident basis. This contrast with the UK average may be influenced by Frimley’s suburban character, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to reduced opportunities for certain types of crime.