Farncombe Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In January 2024, Farncombe's crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents places it 52.7% below the UK average of 7.4, a stark contrast to national trends. This rate translates to one reported crime for every 289 residents over the course of the month, a figure that, while low, highlights the need for vigilance in a built-up area with a population of 11,862. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 43.9% of all incidents, followed closely by public order (17.1%) and anti-social behaviour (17.1%). The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail footfall and shorter days—may partly explain the distribution of crimes, as outdoor activity decreases and indoor disputes or anti-social behaviour increase. The relatively low property crime rate, with burglary at 0.2 per 1,000 and vehicle crime at 0.1 per 1,000, both well below UK averages, suggests that Farncombe's built-up area may benefit from a combination of factors, including lower population density, effective community policing, or the absence of high-footfall retail hubs that typically drive shoplifting or vehicle-related crimes. Violence and sexual offences, while the most prevalent category, remain significantly below the UK average, a statistic that may reflect the area's character as a quieter, more suburban environment compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage raises questions about local dynamics, particularly as these categories are often linked to community cohesion or temporary disruptions in routine patterns. direct causes, but the seasonal timing and the absence of major events in Farncombe suggest that these increases could be tied to broader, unmeasured factors such as temporary population shifts or changes in local enforcement priorities.

January 2024 saw a 600% increase in anti-social behaviour, rising from one incident to seven, a sharp spike that may reflect post-holiday tensions or changes in local activity patterns. Criminal damage and arson also surged by 300%, with cases jumping from one to four, suggesting a potential seasonal influence on property-related offences. Theft from the person, which had not occurred in December, rose by 100% in January, indicating a new risk factor for residents. Despite these increases, Farncombe's overall crime rate remains significantly below the UK average, with violence and sexual offences at 1.5 per 1,000—42% lower than the national rate. Public order offences, however, exceeded the UK average by 25%, a contrast that may highlight local differences in community dynamics or enforcement priorities. These shifts in crime mix suggest that while some categories are improving, others require closer attention.

Farncombe's January 2024 crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents marks a 28.1% increase from December 2023's 2.7 per 1,000, reflecting a noticeable upward trend over the past month. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day in January, a figure that underscores the regularity of incidents within a relatively small population. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 289 residents, illustrating the scale of exposure in a community of 11,862. This monthly exposure rate, while low compared to national averages, suggests that residents face a manageable level of risk. The increase in crime rate may partly explain by seasonal factors, such as post-holiday disruptions or reduced retail activity. The data does not provide a direct link to local events or demographic shifts, but the consistency of low property crime rates—well below UK averages—suggests that the built-up area's characteristics, such as lower population density or community engagement, may contribute to this pattern.