Farnham Crime Rate June 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 20,709 residents, Farnham's 106 reported crimes in June 2025 equate to 5.1 crimes per 1,000 people — a rate that is 37% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This figure, while not negligible, suggests that Farnham's built-up area within Waverley has maintained a relatively low crime profile compared to other parts of the UK. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.7% of all incidents, followed by other theft (15.1%) and criminal damage and arson (9.4%). The seasonal context of June — the start of summer and the longest days of the year — may have influenced patterns, with increased outdoor activity potentially contributing to higher rates of anti-social behaviour and public order offences in previous months. However, the significant decline in anti-social behaviour (66.7%) from May to June suggests that local factors, such as the start of the academic year or increased police presence, may have played a role. The area's crime profile is also shaped by its character as a built-up town with a mix of residential and commercial areas, which may explain the higher proportion of property crimes relative to other UK locations. While violence and sexual offences remain the most frequent category, their rate (2.0 per 1,000) is 30% below the UK average, indicating that Farnham may have effective community initiatives or policing strategies that reduce violent crime. The overall crime rate, however, is likely influenced by a combination of factors, including the town's size, population density, and the presence of local amenities that attract both residents and visitors.

June 2025 saw marked fluctuations in crime types, with burglary and vehicle crime surging by 300% and 133.3% respectively. These increases, from 1 to 4 and 3 to 7, may be linked to seasonal changes as summer begins, though no direct causal link can be confirmed. Conversely, anti-social behaviour dropped sharply by 66.7% (from 24 to 8), possibly reflecting the start of the school term or increased community engagement. The breakdown of crime types reveals that violence and sexual offences remain the most prevalent, at 38.7% of all crimes, but this category is 30% below the UK average. Other theft, at 15.1% of total crimes, stands out as 57% above the UK rate, a discrepancy that may be explained by Farnham's retail and commercial presence. The data also shows that possession of weapons fell by 66.7%, a decline that, while significant, still leaves the rate 25% above the UK average, indicating a persistent but manageable issue in the area.

Farnham's crime rate in June 2025 (5.1 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 7.7% decline from the previous month's rate of 5.6 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with a broader pattern of reduced anti-social behaviour and possession of weapons, which fell by 66.7% and 66.7% respectively. Translating this to daily context, the area recorded approximately four crimes per day in June, a figure that may seem high to residents but remains well below the UK average when scaled to Farnham's population. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a statistic that contextualises the monthly exposure in a way that avoids overemphasising individual incidents. This rate is particularly notable when compared to the UK average, which is 37% higher, suggesting that Farnham's built-up area within Waverley has implemented effective crime prevention measures or benefits from demographic factors that reduce overall criminal activity.