Crime Rate in Farnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnham

The total recorded crimes in Farnham, Slough, UK in February 2025 are around 91 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnham crime rate of 1.97 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Farnham, encompassing approximately 46,170 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Feb were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (25.00% increase)
Farnham Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Farnham Road with total crimes: 7
  • Buckingham Avenue East with total crimes: 6
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6

How safe is Farnham?

To understand the safety of Farnham, we need to analyze Farnham crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Slough:

    • In 2024, Farnham reported a higher crime volume than the Slough average, with 1,618 crimes compared to 1,264. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Farnham witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

    • In 2023, Farnham experienced a greater number of crimes than the Slough average, with 1,618 crimes compared to 1,203. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Farnham witnessed more crimes than 11 out of 14 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Slough, Farnham has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Stable changes in overall safety.

Farnham Crime Statstics

In February 2025 the Farnham has recorded 91 crimes with crime rate of 1.97 ranking 3th out of 14 in the Slough, UK

In 2024, the total Farnham crimes were 1,618. The crime rate of Farnham in 2024 was 35.04 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Slough.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farnham were around 1,618 crimes with yearly crime rate of 35.04 (year) or 2.92 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Slough.

AreaFebruary 202520242023
CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)CrimesRank (Slough)
Central198 13,495 12,575 1
Chalvey114 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows85 41,646 31,628 3
Britwell and Northborough82 51,049 81,161 5
Upton73 91,104 51,007 8
Langley St Mary's78 81,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke80 6956 111,021 7
Haymill and Lynch Hill79 71,056 7920 10
Colnbrook with Poyle50 12891 121,001 9
Elliman61 11992 9835 13
Cippenham Green39 14966 10772 14
Langley Kedermister71 10882 13889 12
Wexham Lea36 15808 14895 11
Foxborough43 13475 15580 15

Farnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 39 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (21 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (43 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (46 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (23 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (37 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (17 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 57 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (84 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (30 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (61 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For March 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (40 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (15 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 138 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202414
June 202430
May 202412
April 202410
March 20246

A total of 553 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202532
January 202532
December 202439
November 202440
October 202443
September 202446
August 202437
July 202457
June 202484
May 202461
April 202442
March 202440

A total of 62 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20249
March 20247

A total of 143 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
August 202415
July 202416
June 202416
May 202415
April 202412
March 202411

A total of 60 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247

A total of 186 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 202421
October 202422
September 202423
August 202417
July 20246
June 202430
May 202410
April 202416
March 202415

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410
April 202410
March 20248

A total of 92 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247
April 20247
March 202410

A total of 114 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202424
May 20248
April 202410
March 202411

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241

A total of 25 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20247
March 20241

A total of 18 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20241

A total of 23 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.29 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
April 20242
March 20243

High Crime Locations Farnham in February 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Farnham postcode area is presented below.

1. Farnham Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Buckingham Avenue East (Map)
Total6
Bicycle theft3
Vehicle crime2
Other theft1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
Theft from the person1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences2
Other crime1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
Vehicle crime1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Other theft2
Shoplifting2
Vehicle crime1
6. Northampton Avenue (Map)
Total3
Vehicle crime2
Burglary1
7. A355 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Faraday Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
9. Chatfield (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Public order1
10. Belfast Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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