Farncombe Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For residents of Farncombe, the crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents in January 2025 translates to a daily risk of encountering a crime at a rate of approximately one in 31 days. This figure is 66.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000, highlighting the area’s relatively low exposure to crime compared to the national context. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.9% of all reported incidents. This is significantly lower than the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000, with Farncombe’s rate at 1.0 per 1,000. Vehicle crime, while less frequent than violent crime, represented 21.4% of total incidents, a figure that is 22% above the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000. This discrepancy may be explained by the area’s built-up nature and potential proximity to roads or parking areas that attract vehicle-related crimes. The seasonal context of January—a post-holiday period with reduced retail activity and shorter days—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate, though the sudden increase in shoplifting and robbery suggests that localised factors may have played a role. These trends indicate that while Farncombe remains a safe area overall, specific vulnerabilities in vehicle crime and targeted retail theft require attention from local authorities.

January 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns within Farncombe. Shoplifting, vehicle crime, and robbery each increased by 100% compared to the previous month, reflecting a sudden spike in these categories despite the post-holiday lull typically associated with January. This rise in shoplifting, while unexpected, may be attributed to targeted activity in local retail areas. Conversely, crimes such as violence and sexual offences, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences all saw reductions of 33.3% to 66.7%, suggesting a potential decrease in incidents driven by seasonal factors like reduced foot traffic and shorter daylight hours. Vehicle crime in Farncombe is 22% above the UK average, a figure that may be influenced by the area’s proximity to major roads or commuter routes. Meanwhile, burglary and anti-social behaviour remain significantly below UK levels, at 33% and 80% respectively, indicating a strong community presence or effective local policing strategies that mitigate these risks.

Farncombe's crime rate in January 2025 fell to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.1% drop from the previous month’s rate of 2.8. This decline aligns with the seasonal pattern typical of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail footfall and shorter days, which may limit opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one reported crime per day, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 424 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure for Farncombe’s population of 11,862. This rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which translates to a safer environment for residents compared to the national picture. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that even with the noted increases in specific categories like shoplifting, the overall impact on residents remains minimal, reinforcing the area’s status as a relatively secure place to live.