Crime in Frimley: statistics, rates and trends
950 crimes were recorded in Frimley in the 12 months to August 2026, 58.0 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 6% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (388), anti-social behaviour (141) and criminal damage and arson (88) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 993rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Frimley | Surrey Heath | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 950 | 5,835 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 58.0 | 61.8 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -6% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 16,373 | 94,492 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Frimley peaked in the year to August 2020 (1,086 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2023 (863). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 12%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 950 | 58.0 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 1,010 | 61.7 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 970 | 59.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 863 | 52.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 942 | 57.5 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 1,054 | 64.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 1,086 | 66.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 1,040 | 63.5 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 1,074 | 65.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 108 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and shoplifting (72% below) and burglary (66% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 33 to 39 and criminal damage and arson rose from 76 to 88, while vehicle crime fell from 53 to 35 and public order fell from 121 to 83.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 388 | 23.7 | 34.2 | -11% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 141 | 8.6 | 15.4 | +8% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 88 | 5.4 | 6.7 | +16% |
| Public order | 83 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -31% |
| Other theft | 78 | 4.8 | 6.4 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 39 | 2.4 | 8.5 | +18% |
| Vehicle crime | 35 | 2.1 | 5.0 | -34% |
| Other crime | 27 | 1.6 | 2.1 | 0% |
| Drugs | 24 | 1.5 | 3.3 | +14% |
| Burglary | 20 | 1.2 | 3.6 | -31% |
| Possession of weapons | 12 | 0.7 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.3 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Frimley; the highest is Bagshot (83.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) (36.4).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Frimley |
|---|---|---|---|
| Camberley | 2,607 | 68.9 | +19% |
| Farnborough | 4,465 | 72.5 | +25% |
| Blackwater (Hart) | 268 | 36.8 | -37% |
| Sandhurst (Bracknell Forest) | 731 | 36.4 | -37% |
| Lightwater | 342 | 50.5 | -13% |
| Bagshot | 531 | 83.6 | +44% |
| Ash and Ash Vale | 1,397 | 49.4 | -15% |
| Yateley | 716 | 47.9 | -18% |
Of the 3 areas within Frimley, Frimley had the highest crime rate (101.0 per 1,000) and Parkside the lowest (35.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frimley | Neighbourhood | 5,029 | 508 | 101.0 |
| Frimley Green | Neighbourhood | 7,812 | 325 | 41.6 |
| Parkside | Neighbourhood | 5,235 | 185 | 35.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 45% of the crime recorded in Frimley over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Hospital” (158).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Hospital | 158 |
| On or near Parking Area | 49 |
| On or near Gilbert Road | 37 |
| On or near Hale Way | 36 |
| On or near Lake Road | 30 |
| On or near Frimley High Street | 27 |
| On or near Scarlet Oaks | 25 |
| On or near Church Road | 23 |
| On or near The Green | 23 |
| On or near Kenton Close | 17 |
Of the 809 crimes in Frimley with a recorded outcome, 30% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 2.7% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 141 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 339 | 41.9% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 241 | 29.8% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 107 | 13.2% | 11.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 41 | 5.1% | 4.7% |
| Local resolution | 26 | 3.2% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 2.7% | 5.2% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 1.5% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 9 | 1.1% | 1.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.7% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% | 0.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 3 | 0.4% | 0.6% |
Frimley has an estimated population of 16,373 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less social housing (9.8%, against 17.1%) and fewer students (5.0%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Frimley average decile 9.1 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Frimley | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.6% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 62.8% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.0% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 38.2% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.2% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 76.9% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 9.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.2% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 9.1 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Frimley a safe place to live?
Frimley recorded 58.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 993rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Frimley?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 388 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (141).
Is crime in Frimley going up or down?
Recorded crime in Frimley was down 6% on the year before: 950 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 1,010 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Frimley?
About 16,373 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 20% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Frimley?
Frimley 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.