Farncombe Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe recorded 56 crimes in February 2024, a figure that equates to 4.7 crimes per 1,000 residents. This rate is 33.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, placing the area in a safer position nationally. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 37.5% of the total, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and other theft (12.5%). These patterns align with seasonal trends, as February—a winter month with low outdoor activity—often sees shifts in crime focus towards indoor spaces or areas with higher foot traffic. The relatively low rate of property crimes (17 incidents, or 30.4% of total) compared to violent crimes (21 incidents) may reflect the area’s built-up nature within Waverley, where residential density could contribute to higher interpersonal incidents. However, the overall crime rate remains stable, with no significant spikes in categories like burglary or theft from the person. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, but Farncombe’s rate of 1.8 per 1,000 is 28% lower, a discrepancy that could be attributed to local policing priorities, community engagement, or demographic factors. While the area’s crime profile is generally consistent with a low-to-moderate risk environment, the increase in vehicle crime and other unspecified offences warrants attention, particularly as these categories may indicate emerging trends or underreported issues. The seasonal context of February—marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may also influence crime patterns, with perpetrators adapting to colder weather and shorter daylight hours.

February 2024 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime categories. Vehicle crime surged by 300%, rising from one incident to four, a jump that may be linked to increased vehicle movement during colder weather or targeted thefts in residential areas. Other crime also spiked by 200%, growing from one to three cases, though the nature of these incidents remains unclear without further breakdown. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 42.9%, possibly reflecting reduced foot traffic during winter or community efforts to manage disturbances. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (37.5% of total crimes), remained 28% below the UK average, suggesting local factors such as community cohesion or policing strategies may be contributing to this gap. Anti-social behaviour, at 12.5% of total crimes, was 43% below the UK average, highlighting a consistent trend in this area’s relative safety compared to national standards.

Farncombe’s crime rate in February 2024 rose by 36.4% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.5 to 4.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though notable, remains well below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. Locally, the monthly tally of 56 crimes translates to roughly two incidents per day, a figure that may be more meaningful to residents than abstract rates. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 212 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of activity in a community of 11,862 people. This monthly exposure is lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to differing population sizes and reporting methods. The rise in crime could reflect seasonal patterns, such as reduced outdoor activity in winter, which may shift crime to indoor spaces or alter perpetrator behaviour. However, the overall trend still places Farncombe in a safer position relative to national benchmarks.