Crime in Frimley: statistics, rates and trends
916 crimes were recorded in Frimley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Frimley at a glance
- Crime trends in Frimley
- Types of crime in Frimley
- Frimley compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Frimley
- Streets with the most crime in Frimley
- What happened after crimes were reported in Frimley
- Population and deprivation in Frimley
- Questions about crime in Frimley
- About this data
916 crimes were recorded in Frimley in the 12 months to July 2026, 55.9 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 11% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 378 reports (41% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Frimley has the 1,042nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Frimley | Surrey Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 916 | 5,751 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 55.9 | 60.9 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -11% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 16,373 | 94,492 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Frimley was highest in the year to July 2021 (1,086 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2023 (868). Over the whole period it fell 13%, 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 | 916 | 55.9 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,026 | 62.7 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 949 | 58.0 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 868 | 53.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 934 | 57.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,086 | 66.3 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,069 | 65.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,062 | 64.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,054 | 64.4 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 81 |
| June 2026 | 83 |
| May 2026 | 91 |
| April 2026 | 54 |
| March 2026 | 69 |
| February 2026 | 71 |
| January 2026 | 65 |
| December 2025 | 92 |
| November 2025 | 86 |
| October 2025 | 78 |
| September 2025 | 72 |
| August 2025 | 74 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Frimley 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 shoplifting (+15%) and other theft (+11%).
The largest falls were in public order (-36%) and vehicle crime (-28%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 378 | 23.1 | 0.67 | -14% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 131 | 8.0 | 0.52 | -4% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 80 | 4.9 | 0.72 | -1% |
| Other theft | 79 | 4.8 | 0.75 | +11% |
| Public order | 77 | 4.7 | 0.71 | -36% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 2.3 | 0.28 | +15% |
| Vehicle crime | 38 | 2.3 | 0.47 | -28% |
| Other crime | 25 | 1.5 | 0.72 | -17% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.5 | 0.45 | +26% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -26% |
| Bicycle theft | 11 | 0.7 | 0.82 | +267% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 0.7 | 0.69 | +175% |
| Robbery | 3 | 0.2 | 0.14 | -40% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.04 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Frimley
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Frimley recorded 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (23.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 41.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Frimley
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Frimley recorded 131 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 14.3% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Frimley
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Frimley recorded 80 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 8.7% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Frimley
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Frimley recorded 79 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 11% on the year before. It made up 8.6% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Frimley
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Frimley recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 36% on the year before. It made up 8.4% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Frimley
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Frimley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Frimley
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Frimley recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 28% on the year before. It made up 4.1% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Frimley
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Frimley recorded 25 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Frimley
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Frimley recorded 24 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 26% on the year before. It made up 2.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Frimley
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Frimley recorded 20 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 26% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Frimley
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Frimley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 267% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Frimley
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Frimley recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 175% on the year before. It made up 1.2% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Frimley
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Frimley recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 40% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Frimley
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Frimley recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Frimley, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Frimley.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frimley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camberley | 2,552 | 67.4 | +21% |
| Farnborough | 4,425 | 71.9 | +28% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 286 | 39.2 | -30% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 741 | 36.9 | -34% |
| Lightwater | 339 | 50.1 | -10% |
| Bagshot | 530 | 83.5 | +49% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,377 | 48.7 | -13% |
| Yateley | 700 | 46.8 | -16% |
3 areas within Frimley, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Frimley had the highest rate (95.2 per 1,000) and Parkside the lowest (37.6). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frimley | Neighbourhood | 5,029 | 479 | 95.2 |
| Frimley Green | Neighbourhood | 7,812 | 310 | 39.7 |
| Parkside | Neighbourhood | 5,235 | 197 | 37.6 |
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 Frimley over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 151 |
| On or near Parking Area | 46 |
| On or near Hale Way | 38 |
| On or near Gilbert Road | 37 |
| On or near Lake Road | 28 |
| On or near Scarlet Oaks | 26 |
| On or near The Green | 25 |
| On or near Frimley High Street | 24 |
| On or near Church Road | 19 |
| On or near Bryant Close | 16 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Frimley 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 341 | 37.2% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 244 | 26.6% |
| Not recorded | 131 | 14.3% |
| Under investigation | 94 | 10.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 38 | 4.1% |
| Local resolution | 21 | 2.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 16 | 1.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 15 | 1.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.2% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.2% |
Frimley has an estimated population of 16,373. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Frimley sits in decile 9.1, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Frimley |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 61.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 |
Is Frimley a safe place to live?
Frimley recorded 55.9 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 Frimley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 378 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (131).
Is crime in Frimley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frimley was down 11% on the year before: 916 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,026 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Frimley?
Frimley is policed by Surrey. 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 Frimley. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.