Crime in Farndon: statistics, rates and trends

161 crimes were recorded in Farndon in the 12 months to July 2026, 33.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 65 reports (40% of the total).

Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Farndon has the 3,678th highest crime rate.

Recorded crime in Farndon was highest in the year to July 2018 (209 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (143). Over the whole period it fell 23%, 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.

Month by month

The table shows every category of crime recorded in Farndon 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 falls were in violence and sexual offences (-12%).

Violence and sexual offences in Farndon

Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Farndon recorded 65 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (13.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 40.4% of all crime in the area.

Other theft in Farndon

Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Farndon recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.8 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 65% on the year before. It made up 17.4% of all crime in the area.

Anti-social behaviour in Farndon

Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Farndon recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 178% on the year before. It made up 15.5% of all crime in the area.

Public order in Farndon

Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Farndon recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.

Burglary in Farndon

Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Farndon recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.

Theft from the person in Farndon

Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Farndon recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 4.3% of all crime in the area.

Criminal damage and arson in Farndon

Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Farndon recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 3.7% of all crime in the area.

Other crime in Farndon

Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Farndon recorded 4 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 300% on the year before. It made up 2.5% of all crime in the area.

Possession of weapons in Farndon

Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Farndon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Vehicle crime in Farndon

Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Farndon recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 78% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.

Robbery in Farndon

Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Farndon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Shoplifting in Farndon

Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Farndon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.

Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Farndon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Farndon.

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 Farndon over the 12 months to July 2026.

The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Farndon 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.

Farndon has an estimated population of 4,840. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Farndon sits in decile 7.6, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.

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 Farndon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.

Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.