Crime in Farnborough & Crofton: statistics, rates and trends
1,294 crimes were recorded in Farnborough & Crofton in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Farnborough & Crofton
- Questions about crime in Farnborough & Crofton
- About this data
1,294 crimes were recorded in Farnborough & Crofton in the 12 months to July 2026, 68.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 9% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 433 reports (33% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Farnborough & Crofton has the 2,276th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Farnborough & Crofton | Bromley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,294 | 29,229 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 68.6 | 87.2 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 18,854 | 335,319 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Farnborough & Crofton was highest in the year to July 2025 (1,429 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2022 (872). Over the whole period it rose 29%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,294 | 68.6 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,429 | 75.8 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,267 | 67.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,035 | 54.9 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 872 | 46.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 998 | 52.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,123 | 59.6 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,005 | 53.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,005 | 53.3 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 119 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farnborough & Crofton over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in public order (+39%) and anti-social behaviour (+13%).
The largest falls were in shoplifting (-45%) and criminal damage and arson (-43%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 433 | 23.0 | 0.67 | +0% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 205 | 10.9 | 0.71 | +13% |
| Shoplifting | 139 | 7.4 | 0.89 | -45% |
| Public order | 132 | 7.0 | 1.05 | +39% |
| Vehicle crime | 91 | 4.8 | 0.98 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 78 | 4.1 | 0.61 | -43% |
| Other theft | 73 | 3.9 | 0.61 | -8% |
| Burglary | 41 | 2.2 | 0.61 | -34% |
| Drugs | 34 | 1.8 | 0.55 | -13% |
| Theft from the person | 23 | 1.2 | 0.72 | +53% |
| Robbery | 21 | 1.1 | 0.82 | +17% |
| Other crime | 15 | 0.8 | 0.38 | +36% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 0.3 | 0.33 | +500% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.2 | 0.19 | -40% |
Violence and sexual offences in Farnborough & Crofton
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 33.5% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Farnborough & Crofton
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 205 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 15.8% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Farnborough & Crofton
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 139 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.4 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 10.7% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Farnborough & Crofton
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 132 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 39% on the year before. It made up 10.2% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Farnborough & Crofton
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 91 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 7.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Farnborough & Crofton
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 78 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 6.0% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Farnborough & Crofton
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 73 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Farnborough & Crofton
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 41 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 34% on the year before. It made up 3.2% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Farnborough & Crofton
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Farnborough & Crofton
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 53% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Farnborough & Crofton
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 17% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Farnborough & Crofton
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 15 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 36% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Farnborough & Crofton
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 500% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Farnborough & Crofton
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Farnborough & Crofton recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.2% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Farnborough & Crofton, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farnborough & Crofton.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnborough & Crofton |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petts Wood & Knoll | 643 | 45.5 | -34% |
| Chelsfield | 569 | 43.7 | -36% |
| Orpington | 1,544 | 113.1 | +65% |
| Bromley Common & Holwood | 1,256 | 72.3 | +5% |
| St Mary Cray | 1,550 | 88.3 | +29% |
| St Paul's Cray | 2,686 | 140.7 | +105% |
| Hayes & Coney Hall | 892 | 52.4 | -24% |
| Bickley & Sundridge | 1,004 | 52.0 | -24% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Farnborough & Crofton over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 256 |
| On or near Parking Area | 160 |
| On or near Supermarket | 85 |
| On or near Birkdale Close | 54 |
| On or near Pallant Way | 52 |
| On or near Prudence Lane | 44 |
| On or near Lovibonds Avenue | 21 |
| On or near Artington Close | 17 |
| On or near Barkway Drive | 16 |
| On or near Peel Road | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farnborough & Crofton over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 384 | 29.7% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 345 | 26.7% |
| Not recorded | 205 | 15.8% |
| Under investigation | 202 | 15.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 70 | 5.4% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 49 | 3.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 0.9% |
| Local resolution | 7 | 0.5% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.2% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 1 | 0.1% |
Farnborough & Crofton has an estimated population of 18,854. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farnborough & Crofton sits in decile 9.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Farnborough & Crofton |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.4% |
| Aged 65 and over | 22.0% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 83.2% |
| Social rented homes | 7.3% |
| Private rented homes | 9.5% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.4 |
Is Farnborough & Crofton a safe place to live?
Farnborough & Crofton recorded 68.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Farnborough & Crofton?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (205).
Is crime in Farnborough & Crofton going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnborough & Crofton was down 9% on the year before: 1,294 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,429 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Farnborough & Crofton?
Farnborough & Crofton is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Farnborough & Crofton. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.