Farnham Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2024, Farnham's built-up area recorded 122 crimes across a population of 20,709 residents, translating to a crime rate of 5.9 per 1,000 — 28% below the UK average of 8.2. This figure, while showing a slight increase from May's 5.4, remains significantly lower than national benchmarks. The most prevalent crime types were violence and sexual offences (28.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (13.9%) and public order offences (13.1%). These patterns align with Farnham's character as a relatively low-crime urban area, where community-focused policing and a stable local economy may contribute to lower rates of violent crime. Seasonal factors in June — longer daylight hours and the start of summer — likely influenced crime patterns, with public order offences rising slightly above the UK average. However, the area's overall safety profile continues to outperform the UK average, particularly in violent crime categories. The breakdown also highlights Farnham's lower incidence of vehicle crime (33% below UK average) and burglary (67% below UK average), which may reflect effective local security measures and a lower density of high-risk areas such as commercial zones. While the rise in criminal damage and arson remains unexplained, the broader trend of sustained safety suggests that Farnham's crime profile remains distinct from more densely populated or economically disadvantaged regions.

June 2024 saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+160%), vehicle crime (+133.3%), and other crime (+100%) compared to May. These rises contrast with declines in burglary (-50%), anti-social behaviour (-37%), and theft from the person (-50%). Violence and sexual offences remain the most common crime type, with 35 incidents — 38% below the UK average of 2.8 per 1,000. Anti-social behaviour, though down from 27 to 17 cases, still lags 43% behind the UK average. Public order offences, however, exceeded the UK average by 31%, a notable outlier in the data. Residents may find the 38% reduction in violence particularly relevant, as this category typically dominates local crime statistics. The surge in criminal damage and arson could be linked to seasonal factors.

Farnham's crime rate in June 2024 rose by 8.9% compared to May's 5.4 per 1,000 residents, reaching 5.9 per 1,000. This increase, though modest, reflects shifting patterns in local crime dynamics. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported each day in June, translating to a local monthly exposure of 1 crime per 170 residents. For context, this rate remains 28% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. The population of 20,709 means that 122 crimes represent a relatively low proportion of the area's residents compared to national benchmarks. This suggests that while June saw a slight uptick, Farnham's overall safety profile remains stronger than the UK average. The increase may be partially explained by seasonal factors, such as extended daylight hours encouraging more outdoor activity.