Farnham Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Farnham’s crime profile in January 2026 illustrates a marked balance between property and violent crimes, a departure from the usual dominance of one category over the other. With 69 total crimes recorded, the area’s rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents places it 51.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000, reinforcing its status as a low-crime built-up area. The most common crime type—violence and sexual offences—accounted for 39.1% of incidents, closely followed by anti-social behaviour (13.0%) and other theft (13.0%). This distribution suggests a shift in crime dynamics, possibly influenced by the post-holiday period and reduced retail footfall, which may have altered patterns of public interaction and activity. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour (0.4 per 1,000) and shoplifting (0.1 per 1,000) further highlights Farnham’s safety, particularly in comparison to national benchmarks. Seasonal factors, such as shorter daylight hours and colder weather, likely contribute to the decline in outdoor crimes, while the compact nature of the built-up area may limit opportunities for vehicle-related offences. However, the 100% increase in vehicle crime remains an outlier, linked to specific local conditions or temporary spikes in activity. Overall, the data underscores Farnham’s consistent performance as a low-crime area, with its crime profile shaped by both geographic characteristics and seasonal rhythms.

The January 2026 data highlights a stark anomaly in vehicle crime, which surged by 100% from zero to four incidents—a spike that may reflect seasonal factors such as increased vehicle usage during colder weather or heightened security concerns around parked cars. Concurrently, violent crimes fell by 28.9% compared to December, with violence and sexual offences dropping from 38 to 27, maintaining Farnham’s rate 48% below the UK average for this category. The equilibrium between property and violent crimes—each accounting for roughly 39% of total incidents—contrasts with the previous month’s dominance of anti-social behaviour, which fell by 57% below the UK average. Shoplifting saw an 82% reduction compared to the UK average (0.1 vs 0.6 per 1,000), offering reassurance about local retail safety during the post-holiday period. This balance suggests a shift in crime patterns that may be influenced by seasonal factors, such as reduced foot traffic in retail areas during January.

Farnham’s January 2026 crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 marked a 12.6% decline from December’s 3.8 per 1,000, continuing a consistent downward trend that has defined the area for over a decade. This reduction situates Farnham firmly within the UK’s safest built-up areas, where the monthly tally of 69 crimes translates to approximately two incidents per day—a figure that contrasts sharply with the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 300 residents, a ratio that underscores the rarity of incidents in a population of 20,709. This low frequency is amplified by the area’s compact residential layout and limited commercial density, which reduce opportunities for crime compared to larger urban centres. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even with minor fluctuations in specific categories, the overall risk remains minimal. For instance, the 1-in-300 resident ratio suggests that most residents are unlikely to encounter crime during their daily routines, a factor that aligns with the town’s long-standing reputation for safety.