Farncombe Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe's overall crime rate in November 2024 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 36.8% below the UK average of 7.6. This performance highlights the area's comparatively low crime profile, a factor consistent with its status as a built-up area within Waverley. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 45.6% of all incidents (26 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (8 cases, 14.0% of total) and criminal damage and arson (6 cases, 10.5% of total). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal and property-related issues, which may reflect the area's mix of residential and commercial spaces. Seasonal factors in November—such as dark evenings, Bonfire Night, and the early stages of Black Friday shopping—likely contributed to patterns observed. The dominance of violent crime, while below the UK average, indicates a need for continued community engagement and policing efforts in this category. The area's performance in property crimes, including vehicle crime (0.1 per 1,000, 77% below UK average) and burglary (0.2 per 1,000, 35% below UK average), suggests effective local measures may be mitigating risks in these areas. This contrasts with the rise in drug-related offences, which, though still below the UK average, highlights a potential shift in local challenges that may require targeted interventions.

November 2024 saw significant fluctuations in crime categories, with other theft rising 200% (1 to 3 incidents) and drug-related offences doubling from 0 to 3. These increases contrast with a 50% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 2 to 1. The breakdown reveals a persistent gap between Farncombe and national averages, with anti-social behaviour at 37% below the UK rate (0.7 vs 1.1 per 1,000) and public order offences 22% below (0.4 vs 0.5 per 1,000). Violence and sexual offences. of all crimes, remain 15% below the UK average (2.2 vs 2.6 per 1,000). For residents, the sharp rise in other theft underscores the need for vigilance in securing personal property during the month, particularly as Black Friday shopping periods may have influenced this trend.

Farncombe's crime rate in November 2024 rose 24% compared to the previous month, increasing from 3.9 to 4.8 per 1,000 residents. This upward shift, while notable, remains 36.8% below the UK average of 7.6. Daily crime statistics show 2 reported incidents per day across the built-up area, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a community of 11,862 residents. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 208 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low overall crime profile. When compared to other built-up areas, Farncombe's performance aligns with its character as a smaller, possibly commuter-influenced community where localised factors may temper broader national trends. The shift in crime patterns between October and November may correlate with seasonal changes, such as darker evenings and the approach of holiday shopping periods, though these remain speculative without further data.