Farncombe Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe's crime rate in May 2025 stood at 4.7 per 1,000 residents — 42% below the UK average of 8.1 — positioning it as one of the safest built-up areas within Waverley. This performance, while consistently low, reflects a nuanced crime profile shaped by local dynamics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.5% of all crimes (21 incidents), a rate 36% below the UK average for the category. This suggests effective community policing or social cohesion, though the figure remains concerning given the proportion of incidents. Public order offences, while lower than the UK average for most categories, surged to 16.1% of total crimes, a 38% increase above the national rate. This may be linked to May's extended evenings, which could amplify outdoor socialising and associated tensions. The area's property crime rate (16 incidents) was significantly lower than the UK average, with shoplifting and other theft both falling by 50% compared to April. This decline might be attributed to warmer weather reducing indoor retail activity or improved local security measures. The overall crime picture illustrates a balance between persistent challenges in public order and strong performance in property crime reduction, with seasonal factors likely playing a role in the month's trends.

May 2025 saw dramatic shifts in crime types, with public order offences increasing 800% (from 1 to 9 incidents), the largest single-month rise in the area's recorded history. This surge, though significant, remains 38% above the UK average for the category, suggesting local factors may be amplifying tensions. Vehicle crime also doubled (from 1 to 3), a change that could reflect increased car usage during May's longer evenings or seasonal travel. Conversely, shoplifting and other theft both fell by 50%, linked to warmer weather reducing indoor retail activity or improved local security measures. A stark outlier was possession of weapons, which rose 150% above the UK average (0.1 vs 0.2 per 1,000), a figure that may raise concerns about local safety initiatives. These fluctuations highlight the importance of real-time data for residents, with public order offences now accounting for 16.1% of all crimes — a 37.5% share of the total 56 incidents recorded. The contrast between rising public order issues and falling theft rates illustrates a combination of seasonal and situational factors.

Farncombe's crime rate in May 2025 rose by 51.3% compared to April's 3.1 per 1,000, reaching 4.7 per 1,000 — still 42% below the UK average. This increase, while notable, remains within a context of overall low crime. Locally, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that may feel more tangible to residents than national averages. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for every 212 residents, a rate that places Farncombe in a safer bracket compared to many similar-sized areas. The population context is critical: with 11,862 residents, the scale of incidents remains manageable, though the rise in public order offences and weapon possession warrants attention. These figures do not reflect a sudden spike in criminal activity but rather a shift in patterns, possibly linked to May's extended evenings and seasonal social dynamics. The contrast with the UK average underscores Farncombe's distinct character as a low-crime built-up area within Waverley, where community engagement and local policing likely contribute to sustained safety.