Farnham Crime Rate May 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Farnham, 5 crimes were reported in May 2023 — a rate 37.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This translates to a daily risk of roughly 3 crimes per day across the town’s 20,709 residents, or one crime for every 199 residents over the course of the month. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (28 cases, 26.9% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (24 cases, 23.1%) and public order incidents (14 cases, 13.5%). These figures align with patterns typical of a mid-sized town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, where public spaces and social interactions contribute to certain crime types. May’s longer evenings and bank holidays likely influenced the rise in public order offences, consistent with increased outdoor drinking and socialising. Meanwhile, the rate of violence and sexual offences was 50% below the UK average, suggesting that local factors — such as community policing efforts or lower population density — may contribute to this disparity. The relatively low crime rate, particularly for property crimes, contrasts with the UK average, where vehicle crime and theft from the person are more prevalent. This could reflect Farnham’s character as a town with fewer high-traffic commercial zones compared to larger urban centres, though the presence of public order offences indicates the need for targeted interventions in specific areas.

May 2023 saw sharp declines in several crime categories, including a 76.9% drop in vehicle crime (from 13 to 3 cases) — a shift that may reflect changes in parking patterns or increased awareness during the month’s bank holidays. Conversely, other crime rose by 200% (from 1 to 3 cases), a jump that could indicate underreported incidents or shifts in police focus. Theft from the person also doubled, from 0 to 2 cases, though this remains a minor proportion of total crimes. The balance between property and violent crimes shifted slightly, with violent offences accounting for 26.9% of the total (28 cases) compared to 23.1% for anti-social behaviour. This mix is different from the UK average, where anti-social behaviour constitutes 1.3 per 1,000 (10% below Farnham’s rate). The town’s rate for violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) was 50% below the UK average, a figure that may reflect local efforts in community engagement or the absence of high-risk nightlife areas. However, public order offences (0.7 per 1,000) were 6% above the UK average, suggesting that crowded public spaces or events in May may have contributed to this trend.

Farnham’s crime rate in May 2023 (5.0 per 1,000) was 24.6% lower than the previous month’s rate of 6.7 per 1,000, a decline that may be linked to seasonal factors such as the end of the Easter holiday period. On a daily basis, the town experienced roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while low, remains a tangible reminder of the risks faced by residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Farnham’s population. This contrast is particularly evident in categories like vehicle crime, where Farnham’s rate was 78% below the UK average (0.1 vs 0.5 per 1,000). However, the town’s rate for burglary (0.4 per 1,000) was 29% above the UK average (0.3 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect the presence of older residential areas with higher vulnerability to break-ins. When compared to the UK, Farnham’s residents face a lower risk of theft from the person (0.1 per 1,000 vs 0.1 per 1,000 — 23% below) but a slightly higher risk of public order offences (0.7 per 1,000 vs 0.7 per 1,000 — 6% above). These nuances highlight the importance of context-specific policing strategies, particularly in addressing the small but notable increases in certain crime types.