Farncombe Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

April 2023 marked a continuation of Farncombe's trend toward lower crime rates, with the area recording 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents—37.3% below the UK average of 7.5. This performance places Farncombe among the safer built-up areas in the UK, particularly in categories like anti-social behaviour (49% below UK average) and shoplifting (38% below). The seasonal context of April, with its Easter period and springtime increase in outdoor activity, likely influenced crime patterns, though the overall decline suggests effective local measures. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 51.8% of total incidents, a figure that remained 8% below the UK average. This category saw a modest 7.4% increase from March, possibly linked to seasonal transitions or temporary spikes in interpersonal conflict. Anti-social behaviour, which fell by 46.2% compared to March, was the second most common category, though its rate (0.6 per 1,000) remained significantly below the UK average. The area's low property crime rate—11 incidents compared to 29 violent crimes—suggests a focus on personal safety over property-related offences, a pattern consistent with built-up areas where public spaces are more closely monitored. These figures, while showing minor fluctuations, reinforce Farncombe's position as a relatively safe community despite the 100% increases in robbery and vehicle crime, which may require targeted attention in the coming months.

April 2023 saw a stark shift in crime patterns, with robbery and vehicle crime each rising by 100% from zero to one incident. This spike contrasts sharply with the 50% decline in other crimes and drugs, which fell from two to one incident each. The area's violent crime category, which accounted for 51.8% of total offences, remained 8% below the UK average for violence and sexual offences. Anti-social behaviour, down 46.2% from 13 to 7 incidents, was 49% below the UK average, illustrating the area's effective community policing. The dominance of violent crimes over property crimes—violence at 29 incidents versus property crimes at 11—suggests a shift in criminal focus. Residents may find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly concerning, given Farncombe's built-up nature and potential for car-related theft in densely populated areas.

Farncombe's crime rate in April 2023 fell by 15.1% compared to March's 5.6 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This reduction positions the area as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, with a rate 37.3% below the national average. On a daily basis, residents can expect roughly two crimes reported each day, a figure that aligns with the area's low overall crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 212 residents, a statistic that contextualises safety in terms of population exposure. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average when scaled to Farncombe's population, highlighting the area's effectiveness in crime prevention. The decline in anti-social behaviour and other crimes, coupled with the stability in violence and sexual offences, suggests targeted interventions may be sustaining this trend. These figures, while localised, offer a clear benchmark for residents assessing their personal risk profile.