Farncombe Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Farncombe's September 2025 crime profile reveals a combination of property and violent crime, with the latter still holding a slight edge despite an overall rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents—45.9% below the UK average of 7.4. Violence and sexual offences dominated the breakdown, accounting for 36.2% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (25.5%) and shoplifting (10.6%). This distribution aligns with patterns typically seen in built-up areas where population density and social activity intersect. The seasonal context of September, marked by back-to-school transitions and the start of university freshers' week, likely contributed to the spike in shoplifting and anti-social behaviour. The area's crime rate, while higher than August's 3.1 per 1,000, still reflects a relatively safe environment compared to national benchmarks. Violent crime rates in Farncombe are 46% below the UK average, a figure that may partly explain the area's overall lower exposure. The presence of anti-social behaviour at 25.5% of total crimes also suggests a need for community-focused policing strategies, particularly in areas where young people gather during the academic year. The lower-than-average rates for shoplifting and burglary could indicate effective local initiatives, though the 400% increase in shoplifting compared to August raises questions about whether this reflects a temporary surge or a more systemic issue. Seasonal factors, such as the return of students and the associated increase in foot traffic, may explain this anomaly, but further analysis would be needed to confirm.

September 2025 saw dramatic shifts in specific crime types, with shoplifting jumping 400% (from 1 to 5 incidents) and criminal damage and arson rising 300% (from 1 to 4). These increases, coupled with a 100% rise in burglary (from 0 to 3), highlight a notable uptick in property-related offences. Conversely, violent crimes dropped by 22.7% (from 22 to 17).2% of all reported crimes, making them the most common category. This balance between property and violent crime contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are 46% higher per 1,000 residents. For residents, the 400% spike in shoplifting offers a concrete example of how local retail areas may be affected by seasonal factors, such as the return of students to the area. The significant drop in violent crimes, however, suggests that targeted interventions or natural seasonal trends may have contributed to this decline.

Farncombe's crime rate in September 2025 rose by 26.9% compared to the previous month, moving from 3.1 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still leaves the area 45.9% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. Locally, the daily crime count averaged roughly two incidents per day over the month, a figure that may resonate more directly with residents than national comparisons. On a population-scaled basis, one reported crime occurred for every 252 residents during the month, illustrating a manageable level of exposure relative to the area's size. The shift in crime mix from August to September shows a slight increase in property crimes (from 12 to 14) and a decrease in violent crimes (from 22 to 17), though the overall balance remains relatively stable. This monthly fluctuation could reflect seasonal transitions, such as the return to school and university freshers, which may influence patterns of anti-social behaviour and public order offences.