Crime Rate in Farnham Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnham Castle

The total recorded crimes in Farnham Castle, Waverley, UK in May 2025 are around 47 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnham Castle crime rate of 8.94 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 Castle, encompassing approximately 5,255 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (140.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Farnham Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • A325 with total crimes: 5
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 5
  • The Borough with total crimes: 5

How safe is Farnham Castle?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Farnham Castle reported a higher crime volume than the Waverley average, with 593 crimes compared to 238. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Farnham Castle witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

    • In 2023, Farnham Castle experienced a greater number of crimes than the Waverley average, with 533 crimes compared to 237. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Farnham Castle witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Farnham Castle Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Farnham Castle has recorded 47 crimes with crime rate of 8.94 ranking 3th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Farnham Castle crimes were 593. The crime rate of Farnham Castle in 2024 was 112.83 (year) or 9.40 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farnham Castle were around 533 crimes with yearly crime rate of 101.41 (year) or 8.45 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnham Castle)CrimesRank (Farnham Castle)CrimesRank (Farnham Castle)
Godalming Central and Ockford72 1457 2490 2
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill49 2344 6310 8
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe45 4344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood21 13438 3422 4
Farnham Moor Park27 8355 4395 5
Cranleigh West41 5305 8383 6
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall34 6330 7378 7
Milford27 7221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea18 15299 9233 11
Farnham Firgrove27 9265 11271 10
Farnham Upper Hale12 18283 10206 14
Cranleigh East23 10237 13181 17
Godalming Binscombe21 11195 17186 16
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford14 16223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley21 12237 12210 13
Hindhead18 14168 22138 23
Witley and Hambledon11 19169 21203 15
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green11 20213 16169 21
Farnham Hale and Heath End13 17160 23177 18
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge8 25193 18170 19
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone9 23187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold8 24183 20166 22
Godalming Charterhouse11 21120 24105 25
Godalming Holloway11 22100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne7 2785 26104 26
Ewhurst7 2659 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh3 2975 2853 29

Farnham Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 21 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (8 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (26 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20258
March 20254
February 20257
January 20253
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 202414
May 20242

A total of 84 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247
July 20247
June 202420
May 20248

A total of 171 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.15 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 202521
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 202420
September 20248
August 20247
July 202414
June 202426
May 202418

A total of 96 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243
July 202410
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
January 20253
December 20243
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20242
July 20247
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20243
May 20241

A total of 78 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247
July 20249
June 202416
May 20246

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20243
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20243

High Crime Locations Farnham Castle in May 2025

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

1. A325 (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting4
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
3. The Borough (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
4. Ivy Lane (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Criminal damage and arson1
6. South Street (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Other crime1
7. Falkner Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Brightwells Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Other theft1
9. Middle Old Park (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Conference/Exhibition Centre (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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