Crime in Farnborough & Crofton: statistics, rates and trends
1,296 crimes were recorded in Farnborough & Crofton in the 12 months to August 2026, 68.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 8% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Farnborough & Crofton at a glance
- Crime trends in Farnborough & Crofton
- Types of crime in Farnborough & Crofton
- Farnborough & Crofton compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Farnborough & Crofton
- What happened after crimes were reported in Farnborough & Crofton
- Demographics of Farnborough & Crofton
- Questions about crime in Farnborough & Crofton
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (445), anti-social behaviour (208) and shoplifting (136) made up 61% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 2,280th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Farnborough & Crofton | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,296 | 29,136 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.7 | 86.9 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -8% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 18,854 | 335,319 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Farnborough & Crofton peaked in the year to August 2025 (1,413 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2022 (894). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it rose 30%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,296 | 68.7 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,413 | 74.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,300 | 69.0 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,058 | 56.1 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 894 | 47.4 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 961 | 51.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,131 | 60.0 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 999 | 53.0 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 999 | 53.0 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 121 |
| July 2026 | 134 |
| June 2026 | 97 |
| May 2026 | 137 |
| April 2026 | 125 |
| March 2026 | 116 |
| February 2026 | 70 |
| January 2026 | 96 |
| December 2025 | 109 |
| November 2025 | 92 |
| October 2025 | 127 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and criminal damage and arson (49% below) and other theft (42% below) were well below it. On the year before, public order rose from 97 to 131, while criminal damage and arson fell from 143 to 65 and shoplifting fell from 218 to 136.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 445 | 23.6 | 34.2 | 0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 208 | 11.0 | 15.4 | +14% |
| Shoplifting | 136 | 7.2 | 8.5 | -38% |
| Public order | 131 | 6.9 | 6.7 | +35% |
| Vehicle crime | 92 | 4.9 | 5.0 | -11% |
| Other theft | 71 | 3.8 | 6.4 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 65 | 3.4 | 6.7 | -55% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.2 | 3.6 | -25% |
| Drugs | 37 | 2.0 | 3.3 | -3% |
| Robbery | 22 | 1.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 22 | 1.2 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Other crime | 16 | 0.8 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
4 of the 8 nearest neighbourhoods have a higher crime rate than Farnborough & Crofton; the highest is St Paul's Cray (139.5 per 1,000) and the lowest Chelsfield (43.5).
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnborough & Crofton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 629 | 44.5 | -35% |
| Chelsfield | 566 | 43.5 | -37% |
| Orpington | 1,531 | 112.1 | +63% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,281 | 73.7 | +7% |
| St Mary Cray | 1,500 | 85.5 | +24% |
| St Paul's Cray | 2,664 | 139.5 | +103% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 886 | 52.0 | -24% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 987 | 51.1 | -26% |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Farnborough & Crofton over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (256).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 256 |
| On or near Parking Area | 172 |
| On or near Supermarket | 82 |
| On or near Birkdale Close | 57 |
| On or near Pallant Way | 51 |
| On or near Prudence Lane | 42 |
| On or near Lovibonds Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Artington Close | 18 |
| On or near Barkway Drive | 17 |
| On or near Peel Road | 14 |
Of the 1,088 crimes in Farnborough & Crofton with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 208 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 358 | 32.9% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 340 | 31.2% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 213 | 19.6% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 80 | 7.4% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 44 | 4.0% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 2.1% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 12 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Local resolution | 8 | 0.7% | 3.1% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.5% | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% | 0.1% |
Farnborough & Crofton has an estimated population of 18,854 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has less social housing (7.3%, against 17.1%), less private renting (9.5%, against 20.3%) and fewer households without a car (15%, against 23%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Farnborough & Crofton average decile 9.4 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Farnborough & Crofton | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 57.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 27.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 6.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.0% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 15.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Farnborough & Crofton a safe place to live?
Farnborough & Crofton recorded 68.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 2,280th of the 3,911 neighbourhoods on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Farnborough & Crofton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 445 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (208).
Is crime in Farnborough & Crofton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnborough & Crofton was down 8% on the year before: 1,296 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,413 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Farnborough & Crofton?
About 18,854 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Farnborough & Crofton?
Farnborough & Crofton is policed by Metropolitan Police.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.