Frimley Crime Overview
Frimley is among the top 10 safest small towns in Surrey, and is the 49th safest overall out of Surrey's 105 towns, villages, and cities. The overall crime rate in Frimley in 2020 was 49 crimes per 1,000 people. This compares favourably to Surrey's overall crime rate, coming in 3.5% lower than the Surrey rate of 50 per 1,000 residents. For England, Wales, and Northern Ireland as a whole, Frimley is the 385th safest small town, and the 3,201st most dangerous location out of all towns, cities, and villages.
In August 2018, Frimley had the worst crime rate in Surrey for robbery, with 13 crimes reported and a crime rate of 0.67 per 1,000 inhabitants.
The most common crimes in Frimley are violence and sexual offences, with 395 offences during 2020, giving a crime rate of 20. This is 24% higher than 2019's figure of 299 offences and a difference of 4.96 from 2019's crime rate of 15. Frimley's least common crime is theft from the person, with 3 offences recorded in 2020, a decrease of 100% from 2019's figure of 6 crimes.
Compare Frimley to other towns and cities
See how Frimley shapes up compared to other locations around the country, including side-by-side comparisons of specific crime types, and separate charting of how Frimley and your comparison town's crime rates stack up against one another.
Frimley Crime Map
Crime in Frimley Compared To Surrey
Summary of Crimes in Frimley This Year
| Frimley | Surrey | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | Count | Rate | Count | Rate | Rate Difference |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 334 | 17.23 | 24,963 | 20.88 | 21% safer |
| Bicycle Theft | 7 | 0.36 | 1,268 | 1.06 | 194% safer |
| Burglary | 77 | 3.97 | 3,650 | 3.05 | 23% more dangerous |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 84 | 4.33 | 7,322 | 6.12 | 41% safer |
| Drugs | 50 | 2.58 | 2,771 | 2.32 | 10% more dangerous |
| Other Crime | 22 | 1.13 | 1,339 | 1.12 | 0.88% more dangerous |
| Other Theft | 65 | 3.35 | 4,935 | 4.13 | 23% safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 9 | 0.46 | 533 | 0.45 | 2.2% more dangerous |
| Public Order | 113 | 5.83 | 7,521 | 6.29 | 8% safer |
| Robbery | 7 | 0.36 | 369 | 0.31 | 14% more dangerous |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.22 | 2,947 | 2.46 | 11% safer |
| Theft From the Person | 3 | 0.15 | 364 | 0.30 | 100% safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 70 | 3.61 | 4,929 | 4.12 | 14% safer |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 395 | 20.38 | 22,380 | 18.72 | 8% more dangerous |
Frimley Compared to Nearby Small Towns
| Small Town | Total Crimes | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Worplesdon | 222 | 25.15 | 94% safer |
| Ash | 458 | 25.49 | 91% safer |
| Cranleigh | 440 | 35.82 | 36% safer |
| Haslemere | 677 | 38.72 | 26% safer |
| Warlingham | 402 | 47.56 | 2.5% safer |
| Frimley | 945 | 48.75 | - |
| Caterham-on-the-Hill | 684 | 49.55 | 1.6% more dangerous |
| Reigate | 1,205 | 50.95 | 4.3% more dangerous |
| Windlesham | 888 | 51.60 | 6% more dangerous |
| Godalming | 1,359 | 59.53 | 18% more dangerous |
| Caterham Valley | 577 | 61.44 | 21% more dangerous |
Crime Over Time in Frimley
View crime percentage over time forFrimley Crime Trends
| Crime Rate Per 1,000 Residents | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Crime | 2017 | 2018 | 2019 | 2020 | Trend |
| Anti-Social Behaviour | 17 | 18 | 13 | 17 | Getting worse |
| Bicycle Theft | 0.52 | 1.2 | 1.1 | 0.36 | Safer |
| Burglary | 2.9 | 5 | 4.9 | 4.0 | Safer |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | 6 | 7 | 6 | 4.3 | Safer |
| Drugs | 0.98 | 1.9 | 2.2 | 2.6 | Getting worse |
| Other Crime | 1.1 | 0.93 | 0.98 | 1.1 | Getting worse |
| Other Theft | 6 | 7 | 6 | 3.4 | Safer |
| Possession of Weapons | 0.15 | 0.31 | 0.52 | 0.46 | Getting worse |
| Public Order | 4.5 | 6 | 5 | 6 | Getting worse |
| Robbery (inc. mugging) | - | 0.98 | 0.46 | 0.36 | Safer |
| Shoplifting | 3.9 | 4.0 | 5 | 2.2 | Safer |
| Theft From the Person (inc. pickpocketing) | 0.21 | 0.31 | 0.31 | 0.15 | Safer |
| Vehicle Crime | 2.7 | 4.1 | 3.2 | 3.6 | Getting worse |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | 15 | 13 | 15 | 20 | Getting worse |
Changes In Frimley's Crime Rates Over Time
Offences in Frimley's Green Spaces
We only display green spaces in Frimley 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frimley Green Recreation Ground | 11 | - | - | - | - | 0 | 1.5 |
Comparing Frimley to the UK's Major Cities
| Small Town | Crime Rate | Rate Difference |
|---|---|---|
| Frimley | 48.75 | - |
| Barnet | 67.71 | 28% more dangerous |
| Coventry | 77.41 | 37% more dangerous |
| Croydon | 83.22 | 41% more dangerous |
| Sheffield | 85.81 | 43% more dangerous |
| Bristol | 86.21 | 43% more dangerous |
| Leicester | 97.44 | 50% more dangerous |
| Birmingham | 102.87 | 53% more dangerous |
| Liverpool | 107.28 | 55% more dangerous |
| Bradford | 133.02 | 63% more dangerous |
| Leeds | 137.10 | 64% more dangerous |
Crime in Frimley's Neighbourhoods
| Neighbourhood | Crime Count | Crime Rate | Danger Rank |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frimley | 492 | 75 | First |
| Frimley Green | 181 | 33 | Second |
Crime in Frimley During Coronavirus Lockdowns
Looking at the months the UK was in lockdown in 2020 due to Covid-19, how did crime rates in Frimley change compared to the same month in 2019? The biggest increase in lockdown crime came in March, when Frimley saw a 500% increase in burglary. Frimley saw a large fall in shoplifting during September, when it fell by 83% compared to September in 2019.
| Crime | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anti-Social Behaviour | +6% | +133% | +138% | +28% | +19% | +133% | -52% | +6% | +46% | +10% |
| Bicycle Theft | - | - | -50% | - | - | - | - | -50% | - | -67% |
| Burglary | +500% | - | -50% | -33% | +33% | -50% | +63% | -11% | -33% | -69% |
| Criminal Damage and Arson | -50% | -44% | +30% | -33% | -55% | -36% | +225% | -30% | -46% | -42% |
| Drugs | +75% | -63% | +150% | +133% | +50% | +50% | -71% | +100% | +67% | - |
| Other Crime | -50% | +100% | - | - | -50% | - | +300% | - | - | - |
| Other Theft | -78% | -81% | -50% | -50% | +83% | -17% | -56% | +167% | +100% | - |
| Possession of Weapons | - | - | +200% | - | +50% | - | - | - | - | - |
| Public Order | -33% | +44% | -33% | +11% | -13% | +167% | +125% | +67% | -33% | -57% |
| Robbery | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | +100% | - |
| Shoplifting | +133% | -75% | +25% | -56% | -29% | -40% | -83% | -70% | -81% | - |
| Vehicle Crime | +133% | +500% | -80% | -44% | -71% | +20% | -33% | - | +167% | -28% |
| Violence and Sexual Offences | -3% | +18% | +172% | -22% | +7% | +24% | +48% | +8% | +53% | +65% |
Frequently Asked Questions About Crime in Frimley
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Frimley's local territorial police force is the Surrey Police.How dangerous is Frimley?
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The most common crimes in Frimley are violence and sexual offences.What is the least common crime in Frimley?
Frimley's least common crime is theft from the person (inc. pickpocketing).Last updated: 07 May 2021