Farnham Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham’s built-up area recorded a crime rate of 6.7 per 1,000 residents in April 2023, placing it 10.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This relatively low rate, combined with the area’s seasonal context—Easter and spring activity—suggests a combination of environmental factors and local crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences remained the most prevalent category, accounting for 31.2% of all crimes, though they were 19% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, stood out as a significant concern, both for its 93.3% month-on-month increase and its 19% above the UK average. This surge may reflect the pressures of increased social interaction during the Easter holiday period, a time when public spaces are often more crowded. Public order offences also rose, though by a smaller margin, and vehicle crime climbed sharply, potentially tied to the area’s commuter traffic or seasonal travel. The overall crime profile illustrates a balance between typical urban challenges and the area’s relative safety compared to the national average. The 10.7% gap from the UK rate could be consistent with Farnham’s character as a smaller built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density may contribute to lower crime rates. However, the upward trends in anti-social behaviour and vehicle crime highlight areas requiring closer attention from local authorities and residents alike.

April 2023 saw sharp increases in several crime categories, with bicycle theft jumping by 100% (from 0 to 1) and anti-social behaviour rising by 93.3% (from 15 to 29). These spikes, particularly in anti-social behaviour, may partly explain the overall 8.6% monthly increase in crime rates. Vehicle crime also climbed by 85.7% (from 7 to 13), potentially linked to increased traffic during Easter and spring events. Anti-social behaviour in Farnham was 19% above the UK average, a stark contrast to violence and sexual offences, which were 19% below the national rate. Residents should be particularly vigilant in areas where anti-social behaviour has surged, as this category often escalates quickly in response to seasonal or social factors. The dramatic rise in bicycle theft, though a single incident, could signal a growing trend worth monitoring for cyclists in the area.

Farnham’s crime rate in April 2023 rose by 8.6% compared to March 2023, moving from 6.1 to 6.7 per 1,000 residents. This increase, though modest, aligns with the seasonal context of Easter and spring, when outdoor activity often rises. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately five crimes reported each day in April—a figure that, while low, reflects the consistent presence of crime in built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 150 residents, a monthly exposure rate that remains below the UK average when scaled to Farnham’s population. This suggests that, despite the upward trend, the area’s overall crime profile remains relatively safer than the UK average. The population context further highlights that Farnham’s crime rates, while not negligible, are distributed across a community of 20,709 residents, meaning individual risk remains low compared to larger urban centres.