Farncombe Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 11,862 residents, 26 crimes reported in February 2025 equate to one crime for every 456 people — a rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This places Farncombe 67.2% below the UK average of 6.7 per 1,000, highlighting a consistently lower crime profile compared to national trends. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.5% of all incidents (10 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (19.2%, 5 cases) and criminal damage and arson (11.5%, 3 cases). These figures align with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull in social gatherings, which may contribute to lower overall crime levels. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences suggests localized factors, such as community dynamics or specific incidents, that warrant further consideration. Anti-social behaviour and public order offences remain significant, though both are well below UK averages by 59% and 32% respectively. The low rate of property crimes (7 cases, 26.9% of total) contrasts with national trends, potentially reflecting Farncombe’s built-up area characteristics, where residential density and community engagement may act as deterrents. The seasonal context of February, with its shorter days and colder temperatures, likely reduces opportunities for outdoor crimes, though indoor-related offences such as violence and anti-social behaviour persist. This pattern is consistent with other built-up areas in the UK, where crime rates typically dip during winter months but remain influenced by local social and environmental conditions.

February 2025 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (200% rise from 1 to 3 cases) and public order offences (200% rise from 1 to 3 cases), alongside a 150% surge in anti-social behaviour (from 2 to 5 cases). These spikes contrast with declines in vehicle crime (83.3% drop from 6 to 1 case) and burglary (50% reduction from 2 to 1 case). Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, fell by 16.7% (from 12 to 10 cases), though they remain 66% below the UK average of 2.4 per 1,000. The stark contrast between rising anti-social behaviour and falling vehicle crime may reflect shifts in local activity, such as reduced commuting during winter or increased indoor gatherings. The 84% gap between Farncombe’s shoplifting rate (0.1 per 1,000) and the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) suggests a low incidence of retail-related theft, possibly due to the area’s smaller scale or effective local deterrents. Residents may find the 16.7% decrease in violent crime particularly noteworthy, though the absolute number of 10 cases still highlights the need for targeted community initiatives to address such incidents.

Farncombe’s crime rate in February 2025 (2.2 per 1,000) represents a 7.2% decline from the previous month’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000, indicating a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, 26 crimes over 28 days equate to approximately one crime per day — a manageable frequency for a built-up area of this size. When scaled to the population, this means that over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 456 residents. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which is not directly comparable due to the absence of national daily or monthly exposure figures. The population context further underscores the relative safety of Farncombe, with its crime levels remaining well below the national benchmark. While the previous month’s rate was slightly higher, the sustained low crime environment suggests that local factors — such as community policing efforts, residential density, or social cohesion — may be contributing to this pattern. The 1-in-456 figure provides a tangible reference for residents, illustrating that the likelihood of being directly affected by crime is minimal compared to broader UK trends.