Frimley Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Frimley's January 2024 crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents marked a 2.5% increase from December. below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This consistency with historical trends for a built-up area in Surrey Heath suggests that local factors continue to shape the crime profile. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 37.4% of all incidents (31 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (12 cases, 14.5%) and vehicle crime (9 cases, 10.8%). The seasonal context of January — a post-holiday period with shorter days and reduced retail footfall — may have contributed to lower overall crime rates, though the sharp rise in violent offences contrasts with typical patterns. The area's lower-than-average rates for shoplifting (30% below UK) and burglary (72% below UK) align with its character as a relatively low-density built-up area with limited high-traffic commercial zones. However, the 20% above-average rate for vehicle crime may reflect local infrastructure, such as commuter parking areas or proximity to major roads, which could drive thefts. These patterns highlight the combination of geographical features and crime trends, underscoring the need for targeted awareness in specific categories.

January 2024 saw alarming spikes in vehicle crime, robbery, and possession of weapons, with vehicle crime increasing by 350% (2 to 9 incidents) and robbery rising from zero to four cases. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, represent dramatic percentage increases that could signal emerging trends. The crime mix also shifted significantly: violent crimes (31 incidents) now account for 37.4% of total crimes, compared to property crimes (27 incidents, 32.5%), marking a 5% increase in violent crime share. Vehicle crime in Frimley (0.6 per 1,000) is 20% above the UK average (0.5 per 1,000), while robbery (0.3 per 1,000) is 200% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000). These discrepancies suggest local factors — such as increased vehicle theft in car parks near retail hubs or heightened awareness of weapon possession — that may differ from national patterns. Residents should be particularly vigilant around car parks and during late-night hours, given the sharp rise in these categories.

Frimley's crime rate in January 2024 rose slightly to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 2.5% increase from December 2023's 5.2 per 1,000. This places the area 28.4% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, maintaining its position as one of the safer built-up areas in Surrey Heath. Over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 188 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local households. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately three crimes per day, a rate that aligns with typical patterns for a low-density built-up area. While the overall rate remains stable, the shift in crime type distribution — particularly the rise in vehicle crime and robbery — suggests evolving patterns that may warrant closer monitoring. The population-scaled perspective highlights that, despite the increase, Frimley's residents face a lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, though localised spikes in specific categories require attention.