Farnborough Crime Overview
Farnborough is the second safest major town in Hampshire, and is the 45th most dangerous overall out of Hampshire's 274 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Farnborough in 2020 was 67 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Hampshire's overall crime rate, coming in 5% lower than the Hampshire rate of 70 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Farnborough is the 31st safest major town, and the 1,631st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In June 2020, Farnborough was the worst major town in Hampshire for bicycle theft, with 23 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.35 per 1,000 inhabitants. December 2020 was also a bad month for Farnborough residents, when it was Hampshire's most dangerous major town for robbery, recording 5 crimes at a rate of 0.08 per 1,000 residents. Farnborough recorded 37 reports of burglary during July 2020, making its crime rate of 0.57 the worst major town for burglary in Hampshire that month.
The most common crimes in Farnborough are violence and sexual offences, with 1,810 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 28. This is 1.9% higher than 2019's figure of 1,776 offences and a difference of 0.52 from 2019's crime rate of 27. Farnborough's least common crime is theft from the person, with 25 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 72% from 2019's figure of 43 crimes.
Compare Farnborough to other towns and cities
See how Farnborough shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Farnborough and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Farnborough Crime Map
Crime in Farnborough Compared To Hampshire
Summary of Crimes in Farnborough This Year
| Farnborough | Hampshire | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 1,011 | 15.47 | 33,040 | 17.86 | 15% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 116 | 1.77 | 2,415 | 1.31 | 26% more dangerous |
| Burglary | 291 | 4.45 | 8,209 | 4.44 | 0.22% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 406 | 6.21 | 13,551 | 7.33 | 18% safer |
| Drugs | 123 | 1.88 | 4,844 | 2.62 | 39% safer |
| Other Crime | 75 | 1.15 | 2,366 | 1.28 | 11% safer |
| Other Theft | 354 | 5.42 | 8,190 | 4.43 | 18% more dangerous |
| Possession of Weapons | 46 | 0.70 | 1,725 | 0.93 | 33% safer |
| Public Order | 486 | 7.43 | 15,526 | 8.39 | 13% safer |
| Robbery | 75 | 1.15 | 1,170 | 0.63 | 45% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 230 | 3.52 | 7,920 | 4.28 | 22% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 25 | 0.38 | 791 | 0.43 | 13% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 325 | 4.97 | 7,460 | 4.03 | 19% more dangerous |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 1,810 | 27.69 | 55,481 | 29.99 | 8% safer |
Farnborough Compared to Nearby Major Towns
| Major Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fareham | 5,281 | 45.43 | 47% safer |
| Farnborough | 4,362 | 66.73 | - |
| Basingstoke | 7,903 | 69.08 | 3.4% more dangerous |
| Gosport | 6,004 | 70.77 | 6% more dangerous |
| Havant | 9,543 | 75.61 | 12% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Farnborough
View crime percentage over time forRecent Crimes in Farnborough
| Date | Crime Type | Location | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| November 2021 | Drugs | On or near Merlin Road | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Tower Hill | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Burnsall Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Supermarket | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Further/Higher Educational Building | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rimbault Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Rimbault Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Other theft | On or near Ashdown Avenue | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Montgomery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Montgomery Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Shoplifting | On or near Shopping Area | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Drugs | On or near Water Lane | Local resolution |
| November 2021 | Public order | On or near Greencroft | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Buckland Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near B3403 | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Fishermen'S Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Vehicle crime | On or near Hawley Lane | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Pedestrian Subway | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| November 2021 | Criminal damage and arson | On or near Jubilee Hall Road | Offender given a caution |
| November 2021 | Violence and sexual offences | On or near Jubilee Hall Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
Farnborough Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 25 | 10 | 14 | 15 | Safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 2.2 | 3.4 | 3.0 | 1.8 | Safer |
| Burglary | 4.4 | 4.0 | 4.4 | 4.4 | Getting worse |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 10 | 8 | 8 | 6 | Safer |
| Drugs | 1.5 | 1.2 | 1.2 | 1.9 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.3 | 0.98 | 0.98 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 4.9 | 6 | 7 | 5 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.80 | 0.76 | 0.67 | 0.70 | Safer |
| Public Order | 7 | 7 | 8 | 7 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | 0.32 | 0.61 | 0.78 | 1.2 | Getting worse |
| Shoplifting | 8 | 7 | 7 | 3.5 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.55 | 0.78 | 0.66 | 0.38 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 5.0 | 4.4 | 6 | 5.0 | Safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 25 | 25 | 27 | 28 | Getting worse |
Changes In Farnborough's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Farnborough's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Farnborough that are named, and have had crimes recorded within their boundaries during 2020.
| Name | ASB | Drugs | Public Order | Robbery | VSO | All Others | Crimes per Hectare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cove Brook | 7 | 1 | - | - | 4 | 0 | 3.1 |
| Cove Football Club | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 0 | 3.1 |
| Cove Green | 3 | - | - | - | 1 | 7 | 4.5 |
| King George's Field | 6 | 2 | - | - | 1 | 0 | 1.1 |
| Moor Road Recreation Ground | 5 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 3 | 3.4 |
| Osborne Road Recreation Ground | 5 | - | 1 | - | 8 | 3 | 12 |
| Queen's Road Recreation Ground | 6 | - | 1 | - | 2 | 0 | 4.0 |
Comparing Farnborough to the UK's Major Cities
| Major Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Farnborough | 66.73 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 1.4% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 14% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 20% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 22% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 23% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 32% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 35% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 38% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 50% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 51% more dangerous |
Crime in Farnborough's Neighbourhoods
Farnborough Town is the most dangerous neighbourhood in Farnborough, followed by Mayfield in second place, and Farnborough Hill as the third most dangerous area. Farnborough's safest neighbourhoods are, in order, Cove & Southwood, Hawley Lane & Fox Lane, and Pinewood.
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cove & Southwood | 389 | 49 | Sixth |
| Farnborough Hill | 630 | 77 | Third |
| Farnborough Town | 1,028 | 112 | First |
| Hawley Lane & Fox Lane | 402 | 61 | Fifth |
| Mayfield | 605 | 83 | Second |
| Pinewood | 314 | 45 | Seventh |
| South Farnborough & North Camp | 822 | 72 | Fourth |
Farnborough Neighbourhood Crime Breakdown
Showing the safest and most dangerous parts of Farnborough for specific criminal activity, with crime count and rate shown in brackets.
| Crime Type | Safest Neighbourhood | Most Dangerous Neighbourhood |
|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | Pinewood (70) | Farnborough Town (226) |
| Bicycle Theft | Cove & Southwood (4) | Farnborough Hill (39) |
| Burglary | Hawley Lane & Fox Lane (21) | Farnborough Town (66) |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | Cove & Southwood (24) | Farnborough Town (82) |
| Drugs | Cove & Southwood (7) | Hawley Lane & Fox Lane (19) |
| Other Crime | South Farnborough & North Camp (10) | Hawley Lane & Fox Lane (12) |
| Other Theft | Pinewood (9) | Farnborough Hill (84) |
| Possession of Weapons | Hawley Lane & Fox Lane (3) | Mayfield (8) |
| Public Order | Cove & Southwood (33) | Farnborough Town (123) |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | Pinewood (2) | Farnborough Town (30) |
| Shoplifting | Hawley Lane & Fox Lane (4) | Farnborough Town (140) |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | Cove & Southwood (1) | Farnborough Town (13) |
| Vehicle Crime | Pinewood (20) | Mayfield (53) |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | Cove & Southwood (148) | Mayfield (310) |
Crime in Farnborough During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Farnborough change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in October, when Farnborough saw a 700% increase in robbery. Farnborough saw a large fall in shoplifting during November, when it fell by 92% compared to November in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +76% | +35% | +17% | +14% | +13% | +14% | +13% | -37% | -28% | -1% |
| Bicycle Theft | -87% | -59% | +22% | +21% | -50% | -45% | -79% | -13% | -42% | -67% |
| Burglary | -10% | +29% | -25% | +59% | +42% | -11% | -52% | -18% | -8% | -23% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | +11% | -35% | -54% | -4% | -36% | +31% | -29% | -20% | +10% | -26% |
| Drugs | -10% | +86% | +180% | +100% | +17% | +20% | +150% | +200% | +180% | +44% |
| Other Crime | -30% | - | -78% | - | -29% | -50% | -56% | - | +150% | +300% |
| Other Theft | +89% | -7% | +21% | -25% | -32% | -53% | -57% | -26% | -63% | -47% |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | -25% | +100% | +100% | -20% | - | -60% | - | - |
| Public Order | -30% | -5% | -31% | +10% | +14% | +2% | -2% | -27% | +3% | -6% |
| Robbery | - | -50% | - | -40% | -10% | -89% | - | +700% | +200% | +150% |
| Shoplifting | -33% | -67% | -38% | -62% | -75% | -36% | -17% | -68% | -92% | -21% |
| Theft From the Person | - | - | -33% | - | - | -67% | - | - | -33% | -40% |
| Vehicle Crime | -2% | -33% | -36% | +100% | +15% | +13% | -79% | -43% | -56% | -47% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -7% | -15% | -3% | +4% | +3% | +28% | +1% | +13% | +13% | -13% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Farnborough
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Farnborough's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 31 Dec 2021