Farncombe Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe’s crime rate in March 2023 stood at 5.6 per 1,000 residents, 26.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This marked divergence from the national trend highlights the area’s unique crime profile, shaped by its status as a built-up district within Waverley. The most significant finding is the dominance of violent crime, with 27 incidents (40.9% of total) reported—nearly double the share of the next most common category, anti-social behaviour. This concentration of violent offences may reflect the area’s social dynamics, including the presence of local amenities and public spaces that could contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: as March transitioned into spring, the lengthening evenings may have influenced patterns of outdoor activity, contributing to the rise in public order offences (9% above the UK average) and anti-social behaviour (6% above the UK average). Conversely, property crimes remained low, with 13 incidents (19.7% of total) reported—well below the UK average for burglary alone. This could be attributed to Farncombe’s compact built-up nature, which may limit opportunities for theft and burglary compared to larger urban areas. The data also reveals that criminal damage and arson were 33% below the UK average, a figure that may indicate effective community engagement or local initiatives aimed at reducing vandalism. However, the prominence of violent crime raises questions about the underlying factors driving this trend, such as the area’s demographic composition or the effectiveness of local crime prevention measures. As March drew to a close, the combination of seasonal change and local characteristics created a complex picture of crime that warrants further analysis.

March 2023 saw a marked shift in the crime mix, with violence and sexual offences dominating at 40.9% of all reported crimes—nearly double the share of the next most common category, anti-social behaviour. This contrasts with the UK average for violence and sexual offences, which stood at 2.7 per 1,000, while Farncombe recorded 2.3 per 1,000, 16% below the national rate. Property crimes were relatively rare, with 13 incidents (19.7% of total) compared to the UK average of 3.5 per 1,000 for burglary alone. This suggests a lower incidence of theft and burglary, possibly linked to the area’s built-up character and proximity to Waverley’s policing resources. Meanwhile, public order offences rose 9% above the UK average, potentially reflecting increased social activity as evenings lengthened after the clocks changed. For residents, the most immediate insight is the dominance of violent crime, which accounted for nearly half of all incidents, a figure that may warrant further community discussion.

Farncombe's crime rate in March 2023 was 5.6 per 1,000 residents, translating to roughly two crimes reported each day over the course of the month. This daily rate aligns with the area’s small population of 11,862, where one reported crime occurred for every 180 residents over the month. When scaled to the local context, these figures suggest a relatively low level of exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective reinforces this: at 5.6 per 1,000, Farncombe’s rate is 26.3% below the UK average, reflecting a safer environment for residents. This contrast becomes starker when considering the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000, which highlights the effectiveness of local policing or community factors in maintaining lower crime levels. The monthly exposure figure—1-in-180 residents—provides a tangible sense of risk for someone living in Farncombe, offering reassurance that crime is not a daily occurrence in the area.