Farncombe Crime Rate August 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Anti-social behaviour was the dominant category in Farncombe’s August 2023 crime profile, accounting for 30.2% of reported incidents and marking a stark contrast to the UK average, which sits at 1.4 per 1,000—identical to Farncombe’s rate for this category. The overall crime rate of 4.5 per 1,000 was 44.4% below the UK average of 8.1, a gap that reflects broader patterns of lower crime density in built-up areas within Waverley. Violence and sexual offences, at 14 incidents (26.4% of total), remained 55% below the UK average, consistent with the area’s likely demographic profile as a low-density residential and commercial hub. Public order offences, at 7 incidents (13.2%), matched the UK average, suggesting no significant deviation in this category. Seasonal factors, such as August’s peak holiday season, may have influenced the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, potentially linked to increased tourism or empty homes. However, the absence of a sharp increase in burglary—only two incidents, 41% below the UK average—suggests that local security measures or property characteristics may mitigate risks in this category. The low overall rate, combined with the dominance of anti-social behaviour, indicates that community-based issues, rather than violent or property crimes, are the primary drivers of reported crime in Farncombe.

August 2023 saw a 100% increase in anti-social behaviour, criminal damage and arson, and bicycle theft compared to July, with the latter two categories moving from zero to five and one incidents respectively. This surge in anti-social behaviour, which now constitutes 30.2% of all crimes, may partly explain the overall rate increase. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences fell by 26.3%, from 19 to 14 incidents, a drop that aligns with the UK average for this category being 55% lower. The dominance of anti-social behaviour—16 incidents at 1.4 per 1,000—suggests local tensions or environmental factors, such as increased foot traffic during the summer holiday season. Other crime fell by two-thirds, from six to two incidents, potentially reflecting improved community engagement or temporary shifts in criminal activity. For residents, the daily crime rate of two incidents provides a tangible reference for assessing local safety.

Farncombe's crime rate in August 2023 rose by 20.5% compared to July, climbing from 3.7 to 4.5 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, reflects a local shift in patterns rather than a spike in overall severity. Daily crime statistics show an average of two reported incidents each day, a figure that, while low, underscores the visibility of crime in a small built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 224 residents, a metric that contextualises the scale of incidents relative to the population of 11,862. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would be significantly higher given Farncombe’s overall rate of 4.5 per 1,000. The population context also highlights how sparse the distribution of crimes is, with most areas likely experiencing few or no incidents. This suggests that while crime is present, it is not widespread, aligning with the area’s character as a relatively low-density built-up zone within Waverley.