Farncombe Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Farncombe's crime profile in August 2025, accounting for nearly 60% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 3.1 per 1,000 residents, the area is 61.7% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's relatively low exposure to crime, though the high proportion of violent crimes—22 in total—suggests a specific challenge for local authorities. The breakdown reveals that violence and sexual offences (22 cases) are 34% below the UK average, while anti-social behaviour (9 cases) is 45% below the national rate. This pattern may reflect the built-up nature of Farncombe within Waverley, where population density and community structures could influence crime dynamics. Seasonal factors also play a role: August, as a peak holiday month, typically sees shifts in local activity, including increased tourism and the temporary absence of residents, which may contribute to both the high proportion of violent crimes and the relatively low property crime rate. The absence of major property crimes—only three reported—contrasts with the UK average, where property crimes are more common. This may indicate a combination of effective local policing, strong community engagement, or the influence of Farncombe's specific built environment, which appears to prioritise public safety over commercial activity. However, the 100% increase in shoplifting cases raises questions about the impact of seasonal tourism on retail areas, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in August. While the overall crime rate remains well below national levels, the concentration of violent crimes warrants careful monitoring, particularly as August transitions into the quieter months of September and October.

August 2025 saw a significant 100% increase in shoplifting cases, rising from zero to one incident. This contrasts with sharp declines in other categories: criminal damage and arson fell by 90% (from 10 to 1), other theft dropped by 50% (from 2 to 1), and public order offences decreased by 33.3% (from 3 to 2). The dominance of violence and sexual offences—accounting for 59.5% of all crimes—places this category 34% below the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, at 24.3% of total crimes, is also 45% below the UK average. These shifts suggest a possible reallocation of police resources or changes in community activity patterns from the data alone. For residents, the 100% increase in shoplifting may signal a need for heightened vigilance in retail areas during peak holiday periods.

Farncombe's crime rate in August 2025 stood at 3.1 per 1,000 residents, a 32.8% decrease from the previous month's 4.6 per 1,000. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as August typically sees a shift in local activity with fewer residents present due to holidays. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 321 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure to crime in a way that reflects the area's population scale. Daily crime statistics show an average of one crime per day, a rate that, while low, remains a point of interest for local authorities and residents. When compared to the UK average, Farncombe's overall crime rate is lower, but the comparison section focuses on local trends rather than national benchmarks. The drop in crime may partly reflect reduced foot traffic in key areas during the summer holiday period, though further analysis would be needed to confirm this hypothesis.