Farnham Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham's crime rate in March 2023 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a figure that marked a 19.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.6. This performance, while notable, is contextualised by the local area's characteristics as a built-up part of Waverley, which likely influences both crime rates and their distribution. The most frequently reported crimes were violence and sexual offences, accounting for 35.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (11.8%) and criminal damage and arson (11.0%). These figures reflect a pattern where interpersonal crime remains a significant component of the local crime picture, though the rate of such crimes is lower than the national average. March, as a transitional month between winter and spring, brought changes in daylight hours and social activity that may have influenced crime patterns. Longer evenings, for instance, could have contributed to a slight increase in public order incidents, though these were 22% below the UK average. The data also highlights the importance of specific locations: Farnham's retail and community hubs may explain the presence of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, while its commuter-oriented infrastructure might underpin the lower rates of vehicle crime compared to the UK. These factors, combined with the area's relatively small population and proximity to larger urban centres, create a unique crime profile that diverges from both national trends and other similar built-up areas.

March 2023 saw Farnham's violent crime rate (2.2 per 1,000) remain 20% below the UK average, despite violence and sexual offences making up 35.4% of all reported crimes. This suggests a notable reduction in the severity of violent incidents relative to national trends, though the proportion of such crimes remains high. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.7 per 1,000, was 33% below the UK average, a marked improvement that may reflect community initiatives or seasonal factors such as the shift to spring. Conversely, drug-related crimes (0.3 per 1,000) were 50% above the UK average, highlighting a specific area of concern. This contrast between declining anti-social behaviour and rising drug-related offences underscores a complex dynamic in local crime patterns. For residents, the 35.4% share of violence and sexual offences in the crime mix is a critical insight, indicating that these categories remain a primary focus for local policing efforts.

Farnham's crime rate in March 2023 remained 19.7% below the UK average, translating to 6.1 crimes per 1,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 163 residents, a figure that underscores the area's relatively low crime exposure compared to national averages. Daily crime statistics show an average of 4 crimes per day, a rate that aligns with the broader context of Farnham's built-up character within Waverley. This monthly exposure figure, while seemingly abstract, provides a tangible measure of risk: for every 163 residents, one crime was reported. Given Farnham's population of 20,709, this equates to 127 total crimes, a number that, when scaled, suggests a community where crime is not an everyday occurrence. The local context—Farnham's position as a commuter hub with a mix of residential and retail areas—likely influences this pattern, though seasonal factors such as the transition to spring and longer evenings may also play a role in shaping the crime profile.