Farnham Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham’s crime rate for September 2025 stood at 4.8 per 1,000 residents, placing it 35.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This significant disparity highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends, though local patterns reveal a nuanced picture. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 41% of all crimes, a figure that, while high, remains 22% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour (16 cases) and public order offences (11 cases) followed, both showing substantial gaps from their respective national benchmarks. These figures may reflect Farnham’s character as a commuter town or market area, where social interactions and community dynamics influence crime profiles. The seasonal context of September—marking the start of the academic year and the waning of summer tourism—likely plays a role in shaping these trends. For instance, the decline in shoplifting (from 17 to 8 cases) may be tied to reduced retail activity as students return to education, while the rise in burglary could be linked to increased home occupancy during the school term. Overall, the data suggests that Farnham’s crime profile is shaped by a combination of local demographics and seasonal rhythms, with safety outcomes consistently outperforming the UK average.

September 2025 saw a 250% increase in burglary cases, rising from 2 to 7, marking one of the most notable spikes in the month’s data. This surge, though modest in absolute terms, may reflect seasonal patterns such as increased home security breaches during the transition from summer to autumn. Conversely, shoplifting dropped by 52.9% compared to the previous month, potentially linked to reduced retail footfall as school terms resumed and tourist activity waned. The category of ‘Other crime’ also rose sharply, with a 200% increase from 1 to 3 incidents, a shift that underscores the diversity of crime types in the area. Violence and sexual offences remained 22% below the UK average at 2.0 per 1,000, suggesting that Farnham’s approach to community safety may be yielding results despite the burglary uptick.

Farnham's crime rate in September 2025 fell to 4.8 per 1,000 residents, a 33.3% decline from the previous month’s rate of 7.2. This downward trend suggests a sustained period of relative safety, though the absolute number of crimes (100) remains a local concern. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately three crimes per day, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity within the built-up area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 207 residents, a monthly exposure rate that positions Farnham as significantly safer than the UK average. With a population of 20,709, the crime rate’s drop aligns with broader patterns seen in similar communities during the autumn transition, though local factors—such as school term starts or community initiatives—may also contribute to the decline. This figure, while modest, reflects a manageable level of risk compared to national benchmarks.