Farnham Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominated Farnham’s crime profile in December 2024, accounting for 33.3% of all reported incidents. With a total of 87 crimes recorded, the area’s overall crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents was 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1, a disparity that underscores Farnham’s relative safety compared to national trends. This rate, while modest, reflects a community where crime remains a low but present concern. The breakdown of crimes shows that anti-social behaviour (24.1%) and violence and sexual offences (33.3%) were the most prevalent categories, followed by public order offences (9.2%). These patterns align with Farnham’s character as a built-up area within Waverley, where the presence of retail and residential zones likely contributes to both the frequency of anti-social behaviour and the incidence of violent crime. Seasonal factors also played a role: the Christmas shopping peak, coupled with darker evenings and the temporary absence of some residents during the holidays, may have influenced the crime mix. For instance, the relatively low rate of shoplifting (0.3 per 1,000) compared to the UK average of 0.6 suggests that local retail areas are not experiencing the usual spikes in theft associated with holiday shopping. However, the 45% deficit in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average (2.6 per 1,000) indicates that Farnham’s community may be more cohesive or have stronger local policing initiatives. The seasonal context also influenced property crime, with burglary and vehicle crime both declining significantly, due to homes being occupied by families during the holidays. These dynamics highlight the importance of understanding how both geographic and temporal factors shape crime patterns in Farnham, offering insights that go beyond raw statistics to reflect the lived experience of the area’s residents.

December 2024 saw a notable 200% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from one to three incidents. This sharp rise, while small in absolute terms, may signal shifts in local drug dynamics during the holiday season. Conversely, vehicle crime plummeted by 88.9%, with only one reported incident compared to nine in November—likely linked to reduced car usage and increased home occupancy over the festive period. Violence and sexual offences remained the dominant crime category, with 29 incidents (33.3% of total crimes).4 per 1,000 is 45% below the UK average for this category. Anti-social behaviour also rose slightly, with a 33.3% increase to eight incidents, possibly tied to seasonal gatherings and increased alcohol consumption. The drop in burglary—55.6% from nine to four incidents—suggests that the area’s relatively low crime rate is being sustained, though the reasons for this decline remain unclear without further data. These fluctuations highlight the combination of seasonal factors and local conditions in shaping crime patterns.

Farnham’s crime rate in December 2024 stood at 4.2 per 1,000 residents, a 9.5% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.6. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months, when reduced foot traffic and holiday-related closures may contribute to lower opportunities for certain crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded an average of three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the overall rate in tangible terms for local residents. Over the course of December, one reported crime occurred for every 238 residents—a monthly exposure rate that, while non-zero, reflects a relatively low level of risk compared to national averages. When scaled to the area’s population of 20,709, this suggests that the majority of residents are not directly affected by crime on a regular basis. The drop in vehicle crime, for instance, from nine incidents in November to just one in December, may partly reflect the reduced use of public transport and car parks during the festive period, when many households opt for alternative travel arrangements. These figures, when viewed alongside the area’s demographic and geographic profile, illustrate a community that, despite experiencing occasional spikes in specific categories, maintains a broadly stable and manageable crime environment.