Farnham Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham's February 2026 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 stands 31.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile in this built-up area of Waverley. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, with 32 incidents (35.2% of total), a rate of 1.6 per 1,000—31% below the UK average of 2.3 per 1,000. This marked underperformance in violent crime may align with Farnham's character as a rural-adjacent town with limited nightlife and a stable community structure. Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents, 17.6% of total) and shoplifting (12 incidents, 13.2% of total) followed as the second and third most frequent crimes. Shoplifting's rate of 0.6 per 1,000 is 3% above the UK average, a small but notable deviation that may correlate with the town's retail presence in its core area. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—likely contributes to the lower overall crime rate compared to busier periods. However, the 31.8% month-on-month increase from January's 3.3 per 1,000 suggests a shift in activity patterns, influenced by the end of winter holidays or changes in local business hours. The crime mix remains heavily weighted toward property crimes (46.2% of total), with violent crime comprising 35.2% of incidents, a balance that may reflect the area's demographic profile and infrastructure. This data illustrates Farnham's position as a low-crime area with specific pockets of activity, particularly in retail spaces, that warrant continued monitoring.

February 2026 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 3 to 12. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000, suggests heightened activity in retail areas during the pre-spring period. Theft from the person also doubled, with one reported incident—though this remains far below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2), aligning with the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. Other theft and vehicle crime both fell by over 50%, possibly reflecting reduced outdoor activity in winter. The category of 'other crime' saw a 100% increase (from 1 to 7), significantly above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This outlier may indicate unclassified incidents or shifts in policing reporting practices. Residents may find the 31.8% month-on-month rise in overall crime rate noteworthy, though the area remains well below national levels.

Farnham's crime rate in February 2026 rose by 31.8% compared to January's 3.3 per 1,000, reaching 4.4 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains 31.2% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. Daily crime activity averaged 3 incidents per day over 28 days, a figure that aligns with seasonal patterns typical of winter months. Over the course of February, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 228 residents, a monthly exposure rate that reflects the area's relatively low population density and stable community environment. When scaled to the local population of 20,709, this means fewer than 100 residents experienced a crime in the entire month. The shift from January to February may partly reflect the transition from post-Christmas lull to pre-spring activity, though no major events are recorded in the data to confirm this hypothesis.