Farncombe Crime Rate March 2025 | Monthly Statistics

March 2025 saw Farncombe's crime rate fall to 2.0 per 1,000 residents — 74.4% below the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area's consistently low crime profile, though one category bucked the trend: possession of weapons surged by 100%, jumping from zero to one incident. The top crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.7% of all reported incidents, followed by public order offences (16.7%) and anti-social behaviour (8.3%). This distribution contrasts with national patterns, where violence and sexual offences average 2.7 per 1,000 — 71% below Farncombe's rate. March's seasonal transition to spring, with evenings lengthening and clocks moving forward, may have influenced patterns, though the area's built-up nature within Waverley likely contributes to its distinct crime profile. The low property crime rate (7 total, 29% of all crimes) compared to the UK average suggests effective community engagement or environmental design factors. The absence of major theft or burglary incidents, despite the area's proximity to transport links, remains notable. These figures underscore Farncombe's position as a relatively safe built-up area within Waverley, though the unexpected rise in weapon possession warrants closer examination.

March 2025 saw three crime types surge by 100% compared to February: possession of weapons (0 → 1), burglary (1 → 2), and other theft (1 → 2). This spike in weapon-related incidents, though still rare, contrasts with a 66.7% drop in criminal damage and arson (3 → 1) and a 60% reduction in anti-social behaviour (5 → 2). The balance between violent and property crimes shifted slightly, with violent offences (10) now outpacing property crimes (7), though both remain far below UK averages. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.8 per 1,000, are 71% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 — a disparity that may reflect Farncombe's smaller, more cohesive community structure. Public order offences, though lower than the UK average (0.6 per 1,000), accounted for 16.7% of all crimes, suggesting that minor disputes or alcohol-related incidents remain a local concern. Residents may find the daily crime count of roughly 1 incident per day useful for contextualising safety, though this figure is significantly lower than the UK average of 2.6 per day.

Farncombe's crime rate of 2.0 per 1,000 in March 2025 represents a 7.8% decrease from February's 2.2 per 1,000 — a small but consistent downward trend. This monthly rate translates to roughly one reported crime for every 494 residents over the course of the month, a figure that underscores the area's low crime density relative to its population of 11,862. Daily crime statistics show 24 incidents spread across 31 days, equating to approximately one crime per day — a manageable frequency for a built-up area. When compared to the UK average of 7.8 per 1,000, Farncombe's rate is 74.4% lower, a disparity that may stem from its relatively compact size, strong local policing presence, or community cohesion. The previous month's rate of 2.2 per 1,000 suggests a steady decline in overall crime, though the 100% increase in weapon possession raises questions about isolated incidents or shifts in criminal activity. These figures, when contextualised against the UK average, highlight Farncombe's position as a safe built-up area within Waverley, though the 43% increase in possession of weapons compared to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000 indicates a need for targeted monitoring in this category.