Farncombe Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe’s November 2023 crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents placed it 58.7% below the UK average, marking one of the lowest rates nationally. This figure, coupled with a 38.3% drop from the previous month’s rate of 5.1 per 1,000, reflects a consistent trend of reduced criminal activity. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 40.5% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.5%) and criminal damage and arson (10.8%). These patterns align with the area’s built-up nature, where interpersonal conflicts and property damage are more common than in rural settings. Seasonal factors may have influenced the data: November’s shorter evenings and events like Bonfire Night could have increased opportunities for violent incidents. Conversely, the sharp decline in shoplifting (82% below the UK average) might suggest effective retail security measures or reduced foot traffic during the post-Black Friday period. The lower-than-average rates for vehicle crime (60% below UK) and burglary (41% below UK) further indicate that Farncombe’s urban environment, while not immune to crime, benefits from community-focused policing or environmental design that deters opportunistic offences. This data, while encouraging, underscores the need for continued vigilance, particularly given the 100% rise in drug-related crimes, which, though limited in scale, warrants further analysis.

November 2023 saw significant reductions in several crime categories, with burglary, vehicle crime, and 'other crime' each falling by 66.7%, 50%, and 50% respectively compared to October. These decreases contrast with a 100% increase in drug-related crimes, though the latter remains a small proportion of total incidents. The breakdown of crime types reveals a stark divergence from UK averages, particularly in shoplifting, which occurred at 0.1 per 1,000 residents—82% below the national rate of 0.6 per 1,000. This anomaly may reflect localized factors such as retail strategies or community engagement. Meanwhile, violent crime accounted for 40.5% of all incidents, slightly higher than the UK average of 50%, though still within a range consistent with Farncombe’s character as a built-up area. Residents may find the 38.3% month-on-month decline in overall crime rates a reassuring indicator of ongoing safety improvements.

Farncombe's crime rate in November 2023 (3.1 per 1,000 residents) marked a 38.3% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.1 per 1,000, reflecting a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that underscores the relatively low level of criminal activity compared to national averages. When scaled to the local population, the monthly exposure of 1 reported crime for every 321 residents highlights the infrequency of incidents, offering reassurance to residents. This context is further reinforced by Farncombe’s position well below the UK average, with violent crime rates 50% lower than the national benchmark. The drop in burglary, vehicle crime, and other crime categories—each halving or near-halving in number—suggests targeted efforts or seasonal factors may have contributed to this shift. However, the sharp rise in drug-related crimes, though limited in scope, indicates a need for continued monitoring of emerging trends.