Crime Rate in Farnham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnham

The total recorded crimes in Farnham, Slough, UK in May 2025 are around 128 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnham crime rate of 2.77 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (52) incidents (20.93% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Public order: (16) incidents (166.67% increase)
Farnham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 9
  • Farnham Road with total crimes: 7
  • 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 areas in the Slough.

    • 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 areas in the Slough.

  • 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 May 2025 the Farnham has recorded 128 crimes with crime rate of 2.77 ranking 4th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnham)CrimesRank (Farnham)CrimesRank (Farnham)
Central253 13,495 12,575 1
Chalvey147 21,917 22,051 2
Cippenham Meadows145 31,646 31,628 3
Britwell and Northborough97 61,049 81,161 5
Upton91 71,104 51,007 8
Haymill and Lynch Hill99 51,056 7920 10
Langley St Mary's72 81,099 61,098 6
Baylis and Stoke59 12956 111,021 7
Colnbrook with Poyle69 9891 121,001 9
Elliman66 10992 9835 13
Cippenham Green59 13966 10772 14
Wexham Lea62 11808 14895 11
Langley Kedermister53 14882 13889 12
Foxborough25 15475 15580 15

Farnham Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (52 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (19 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (43 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (12 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (13 incidents).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 51 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.92 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20241
October 20243
September 20248
August 20246
July 20244
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 127 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 20256
March 202511
February 20258
January 20252
December 20243
November 20248
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202410
June 202424
May 202410

A total of 609 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 46.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 84 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202552
April 202543
March 202543
February 202532
January 202532
December 202439
November 202440
October 202443
September 202446
August 202437
July 202457
June 202484
May 202461

A total of 110 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 202511
February 20253
January 20254
December 20247
November 20249
October 202413
September 20246
August 20247
July 202412
June 202424
May 20248

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20256
January 20258
December 20244
November 20242
October 20244
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 187 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 20248
November 202421
October 202422
September 202423
August 202417
July 20246
June 202430
May 202410

A total of 156 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202510
March 202513
February 20256
January 20257
December 20248
November 202416
October 202412
September 20247
August 202410
July 202414
June 202430
May 202412

A total of 21 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248

A total of 102 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 202510
March 20259
February 20253
January 20257
December 20246
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 202410
July 202410
June 202420
May 20247

A total of 161 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202519
April 202512
March 202510
February 202512
January 202516
December 20247
November 20249
October 20244
September 202410
August 202415
July 202416
June 202416
May 202415

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 24 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
November 20242
October 20243
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 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

High Crime Locations Farnham in May 2025

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

1. Petrol Station (Map)
Total9
Public order3
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Farnham Road (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting4
Public order2
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Other theft2
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
5. Wiltshire Avenue (Map)
Total6
Vehicle crime2
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Bestobell Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime1
8. Farnham Road (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Norfolk Avenue (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
10. Hampshire Avenue (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1

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