Frimley Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

August 2024 saw Frimley's overall crime rate stand at 5.8 per 1,000 residents, 29.3% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This marked a continuation of the area's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though the monthly data revealed nuanced patterns. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 45.6% of all incidents (41 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (17.8%) and criminal damage and arson (10.0%). These figures align with Frimley's character as a built-up area within Surrey Heath, where community policing and lower population density may contribute to relatively lower violent crime rates. Seasonal factors also played a role, as August—a peak holiday month—saw a 33.3% drop in shoplifting incidents, likely reflecting reduced retail footfall during school holidays. However, the area's proximity to major transport routes and commuter corridors may explain the persistence of anti-social behaviour, which remains 31% below the UK average. While property crime rates were lower than the national average, the seasonal context of August—characterised by increased tourism and empty homes—may have created conditions that could elevate burglary risks, though no such increase was recorded this month.

The most dramatic month-on-month shift in August 2024 was the 200% increase in 'Other crime' incidents, rising from 1 to 3 cases. This category, which includes unclassified or less frequent offences, surged despite no corresponding rise in other major crime types. Conversely, 'Other theft' fell by 50% (from 10 to 5), possibly reflecting seasonal patterns as summer holidays reduced opportunities for theft in commercial areas. The violent crime category remained the largest single group, but its rate (2.6 per 1,000) was just 3% below the UK average, indicating a relatively balanced performance compared to national standards. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences both showed significant underperformance against UK averages, with anti-social behaviour 31% below the national rate and public order offences 37% below. These discrepancies may be attributed to Frimley's smaller population and targeted local initiatives, though no specific programmes are referenced in the data. 'Shoplifting' fell by 33.3% (from 3 to 2), a decrease that could be linked to reduced retail activity during school holidays.

Frimley's August 2024 crime rate (5.8 per 1,000) represented a 9.9% increase from the previous month's rate of 5.3 per 1,000, though it remained well below the UK average. This translates to an average of 3 crimes reported per day across the built-up area's population of 15,576 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 173 residents—a figure that places Frimley in the lower tier of UK crime exposure metrics. When compared to the previous month, the rise in overall crime rate was most pronounced in 'Other crime' (200% increase), suggesting a sudden shift in reporting patterns or incident types. The daily crime figure of 3 per day provides a tangible reference point for residents: in any given day, a Frimley resident had a 1-in-5,192 chance of being directly involved in a reported crime. This low daily frequency contrasts with larger urban areas where crime rates often exceed 10 per 1,000 residents. The monthly exposure rate of 1-in-173 residents further underscores the area's relatively safe profile. month-on-month increase indicates that local conditions—such as seasonal tourism or temporary population shifts—may have temporarily influenced crime patterns.