Farncombe Crime Rate December 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe’s crime rate in December 2025 stood at 3.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 50% below the UK average of 7.0. This relatively low rate is consistent with the area’s character as a built-up district within Waverley, where population density and community cohesion may contribute to lower overall crime. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 46.3% of incidents — a share significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This imbalance suggests that local factors, such as social dynamics in public spaces or the presence of transient populations during festive periods, may play a role. Seasonal context also appears relevant: December’s peak in Christmas shopping, coupled with extended dark evenings and the closure of homes during holidays, could have created conditions conducive to certain crimes. While property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime remained below the UK average, the sharp rise in violent offences highlights a need for targeted community engagement and policing strategies. The data also shows that anti-social behaviour and public order offences, though lower than the UK average, saw dramatic increases, pointing to localized pressures that may require further investigation.

December 2025 saw alarming spikes in public order offences (+200%), robbery (+200%), and theft from the person (+100%) compared to November. These increases, particularly in public order and robbery, reflect a shift in crime dynamics — with violent crimes now accounting for 46.3% of total incidents, up from property crimes. Robbery rates in Farncombe were 200% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000, a stark contrast to other categories like anti-social behaviour, which were 68% below the national rate. Residents should be especially vigilant in public spaces, where the combination of festive activity and reduced visibility during dark evenings may contribute to these trends. The absence of significant decreases in other categories, such as criminal damage and arson (which fell 50%), suggests that while some areas are stabilizing, others are worsening.

Farncombe’s crime rate in December 2025 rose by 10.9% compared to November, reaching 3.5 per 1,000 residents — still 50% below the UK average of 7.0. Daily crime statistics reveal an average of one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the area’s compact population of 11,862. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 289 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. This context is critical for residents: while the rate has increased, it remains well below national benchmarks. The population-scaled perspective shows that even with the rise, the likelihood of encountering crime remains minimal compared to other regions. However, the sharp spikes in specific categories, such as robbery and public order offences, suggest localized pressures that warrant attention.