Crime Rate in Farnham Castle: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Farnham Castle

The total recorded crimes in Farnham Castle, Waverley, UK in July 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Farnham Castle crime rate of 11.23 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-14.29% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (1100.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (233.33% increase)
Farnham Castle Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Borough with total crimes: 11
  • South Street with total crimes: 7
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 7

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 July 2025 the Farnham Castle has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 11.23 ranking 1th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Farnham Castle)CrimesRank (Farnham Castle)CrimesRank (Farnham Castle)
Godalming Central and Ockford40 2457 2490 2
Bramley, Busbridge and Hascombe16 17344 5422 3
Haslemere East and Grayswood24 12438 3422 4
Cranleigh West35 3305 8383 6
Farnham Moor Park27 10355 4395 5
Godalming Binscombe34 4195 17186 16
Farnham Upper Hale31 5283 10206 14
Haslemere Critchmere and Shottermill30 6344 6310 8
Godalming Farncombe and Catteshall19 13330 7378 7
Farnham Firgrove29 7265 11271 10
Milford28 8221 15300 9
Farnham Weybourne and Badshot Lea26 11299 9233 11
Cranleigh East28 9237 13181 17
Frensham, Dockenfield and Tilford10 22223 14227 12
Elstead and Thursley13 19237 12210 13
Hindhead18 14168 22138 23
Witley and Hambledon7 25169 21203 15
Alfold, Cranleigh Rural and Ellens Green17 15213 16169 21
Farnham Wrecclesham and Rowledge16 16193 18170 19
Farnham Hale and Heath End9 24160 23177 18
Farnham Shortheath and Boundstone15 18187 19170 20
Chiddingfold and Dunsfold13 20183 20166 22
Godalming Holloway12 21100 25116 24
Farnham Bourne9 2385 26104 26
Godalming Charterhouse5 26120 24105 25
Ewhurst5 2759 2985 27
Shamley Green and Cranleigh North5 2876 2758 28
Blackheath and Wonersh2 2975 2853 29

Farnham Castle Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 139 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.58 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202514
May 202511
April 20258
March 20256
February 202521
January 20259
December 202411
November 202412
October 202420
September 20248
August 20247

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20251
May 20254
April 20253
March 20256
February 20256
January 20253
December 20244
November 20243
October 20246
September 20245
August 20247

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202512
April 20255
March 20254
February 20258
January 20256
December 20246
November 20249
October 20245
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 41 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20253
May 20256
April 20254
March 202510
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20247
October 20244
September 20247
August 20247

A total of 52 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
March 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.64 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20256
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 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

High Crime Locations Farnham Castle in July 2025

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

1. The Borough (Map)
Total11
Public order6
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
Shoplifting1
2. South Street (Map)
Total7
Criminal damage and arson3
Other theft2
Other crime1
Robbery1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Robbery2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Shoplifting1
4. Union Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. West Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Coxbridge Meadows (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Downing Street (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
8. Ivy Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Montague Mews (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Brightwells Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1

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