Crime in Farnham: statistics, rates and trends
1,223 crimes were recorded in Farnham in the 12 months to August 2026, 56.6 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 3% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (441), anti-social behaviour (207) and shoplifting (125) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,021st of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Farnham | Waverley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 1,223 | 5,917 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 56.6 | 44.1 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | 0% | -1% |
| Population | 21,602 | 134,284 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Farnham of any year here (1,223 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 19%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 1,223 | 56.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,257 | 58.2 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 1,334 | 61.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 1,372 | 63.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 1,341 | 62.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,469 | 68.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,549 | 71.7 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,627 | 75.3 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,507 | 69.8 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 142 |
| July 2026 | 124 |
| June 2026 | 100 |
| May 2026 | 118 |
| April 2026 | 86 |
| March 2026 | 89 |
| February 2026 | 91 |
| January 2026 | 69 |
| December 2025 | 79 |
| November 2025 | 124 |
| October 2025 | 101 |
| September 2025 | 100 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and vehicle crime (74% below) and other crime (56% below) were well below it. On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 44 to 28 and other crime fell from 25 to 20.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 441 | 20.4 | 34.2 | +6% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 207 | 9.6 | 15.4 | -5% |
| Shoplifting | 125 | 5.8 | 8.5 | +8% |
| Public order | 124 | 5.7 | 6.7 | -14% |
| Other theft | 104 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +6% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 84 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -18% |
| Burglary | 39 | 1.8 | 3.6 | -9% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.3 | 5.0 | -36% |
| Other crime | 20 | 0.9 | 2.1 | -20% |
| Drugs | 16 | 0.7 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 12 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 9 | 0.4 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 8 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
2 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Farnham; the highest is Aldershot (86.2 per 1,000) and the lowest Wrecclesham (28.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Farnham |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -49% |
| Weybourne (Waverley) | 444 | 36.4 | -36% |
| Aldershot | 3,808 | 86.2 | +52% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | -13% |
| Fleet | 1,802 | 45.5 | -20% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +28% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | -31% |
| Elvetham Heath | 200 | 38.2 | -32% |
Of the 4 areas within Farnham, Farnham Castle had the highest crime rate (109.3 per 1,000) and Farnham Bourne the lowest (22.2), 5 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham Castle | Neighbourhood | 6,057 | 662 | 109.3 |
| Farnham North West | Neighbourhood | 4,570 | 206 | 45.1 |
| Farnham Firgrove | Neighbourhood | 7,632 | 312 | 40.9 |
| Farnham Bourne | Neighbourhood | 4,554 | 101 | 22.2 |
The 10 locations below account for 35% of the crime recorded in Farnham over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Supermarket” (98).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 98 |
| On or near Parking Area | 73 |
| On or near The Borough | 52 |
| On or near A325 | 41 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 35 |
| On or near Guildford Road | 29 |
| On or near Langham Court | 27 |
| On or near Station Hill | 27 |
| On or near Coxbridge Meadows | 23 |
| On or near Farnham Mill Lane | 22 |
Of the 1,016 crimes in Farnham with a recorded outcome, 33% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.6% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 207 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 354 | 34.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 339 | 33.4% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 143 | 14.1% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 54 | 5.3% | 4.7% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 47 | 4.6% | 5.2% |
| Local resolution | 31 | 3.1% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 20 | 2.0% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.0% | 1.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 7 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% | 0.6% |
Farnham has an estimated population of 21,602 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has more residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (50%, against 34%), fewer residents with no qualifications (10%, against 18%) and more students (10.8%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Farnham average decile 8.7 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Farnham | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 56.0% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.5% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 10.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 49.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 10.3% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 14.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 68.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 13.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 18.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.7 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Farnham a safe place to live?
Farnham recorded 56.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,021st of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Farnham?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 441 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (207).
Is crime in Farnham going up or down?
Recorded crime in Farnham was down 3% on the year before: 1,223 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,257 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Farnham?
About 21,602 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Farnham?
Farnham is policed by Surrey.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.