Crime Rate in Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone

The total recorded crimes in Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone, Waverley, UK in May 2025 are around 9 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone crime rate of 1.04 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 Shortheath and Boundstone, encompassing approximately 8,648 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Possession of weapons: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bardsley Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Gullivers Close with total crimes: 2
  • The Buntings with total crimes: 2

How safe is Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone?

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

  • Relative to Waverley:

    • In 2024, Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Waverley average, with 187 crimes compared to 238.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

    • In 2023, Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone had fewer crimes than the Waverley average, with 170 crimes compared to 237. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone recorded fewer crimes than 18 out of 28 other areas in the Waverley.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Waverley, Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone has recorded 9 crimes with crime rate of 1.04 ranking 23th out of 28 in the Waverley, UK

In 2024, the total Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone crimes were 187. The crime rate of Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone in 2024 was 21.62 (year) or 1.80 (month) ranking it 19 dangerous area in the Waverley.

In 2023, the total crimes in Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone were around 170 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.66 (year) or 1.64 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Waverley.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone)CrimesRank (Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone)CrimesRank (Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone)
Farnham Castle47 3593 1533 1
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
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 Shortheath and Boundstone Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (4 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Other theft (3 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 3 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
January 20251

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20257
February 20256
January 20252
December 20246
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202412
May 20248

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252

A total of 31 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20253
December 20241
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
July 20244
May 20243

A total of 12 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20252

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20254
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone in May 2025

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

1. Bardsley Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons2
2. Gullivers Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Buntings (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Boundstone Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
5. Little Green Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. The Old Orchard (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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