Farncombe Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Farncombe’s crime profile in August 2024, accounting for 31% of all reported crimes. This category, which includes incidents such as assault and sexual harassment, recorded 9 offences—a rate of 0.8 per 1,000 residents. While this is the most frequent category, it remains 70% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. Public order offences followed with 17.2% of all crimes, though they too are significantly below the UK average, at 0.4 per 1,000 compared to the national 0.6 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, with 13.8% of all crimes, saw a notable decline, likely influenced by seasonal factors. August, as a peak holiday month, typically increases burglary risk due to empty homes, yet Farncombe’s burglary rate remained low, with only 1 incident recorded. This suggests effective local measures, such as community engagement or targeted policing, may be contributing to this outcome. The overall crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 in Farncombe is 70.7% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000, a stark contrast that positions the area as one of the safest in the country. However, the rise in public order offences may indicate challenges related to managing transient populations or increased social activity during the summer months. Farncombe’s low crime rates, particularly in property-related offences, are consistent with its character as a built-up area within Waverley, which likely benefits from strong community ties and a relatively stable population. The seasonal context of August—marked by holidays and increased tourism—may have influenced the distribution of crime types, with public order issues rising in tandem with higher foot traffic in local areas.

August 2024 saw a 150% increase in public order offences, rising from 2 to 5 incidents. This sharp rise contrasts with a 55.6% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from 9 to 4. Meanwhile, robbery incidents doubled from 0 to 2, marking a 100% increase. These shifts highlight a combination of local dynamics and seasonal factors. The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 31% of all crimes—remains notable, with this category’s rate 70% below the UK average. Conversely, robbery in Farncombe is 100% above the UK average, a stark outlier in an otherwise low-crime area. This divergence may reflect specific vulnerabilities, such as limited policing in certain high-risk locations or transient populations. For residents, the 150% surge in public order offences is a concrete data point that could signal increased community tensions or changes in local events during the summer holiday period.

Farncombe's crime rate in August 2024 fell to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 27.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.4 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in recent months, suggesting a possible stabilisation in local crime patterns. On a daily basis, Farncombe recorded approximately one crime per day in August, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s consistently low overall crime levels. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 409 residents, a statistic that places Farncombe well below the UK average in terms of monthly exposure to crime. When compared to the UK’s average population-scaled crime rate, Farncombe’s residents face a significantly lower risk, with the area’s crime rate being 70.7% below the national average. This contrast is particularly striking in categories such as violence and sexual offences, where Farncombe’s rate is 70% below the UK average. However, the local rate for robbery is 100% above the UK average, highlighting a specific vulnerability that warrants attention. The population-scaled perspective reinforces the notion that Farncombe remains a relatively safe area, though targeted interventions may still be necessary for certain crime types.