Car crime in Farnborough: 2026 figures

Farnborough recorded 266 vehicle crimes in the 12 months to April 2026. At 3.44 per 1,000 residents, that's above the Hampshire rate of 3.00.

Here are the figures, what they mean, and what actually protects a car on the drive.

The figures

Source: CrimeRate (crimerate.co.uk), using police-recorded crime for the 12 months ending April 2026. "Vehicle crime" covers thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles and interfering with vehicles. Rates are per 1,000 residents. Figures are rounded and change monthly.

Farnborough and Aldershot

Neighbouring Aldershot has an even higher rate, at 4.68 per 1,000, although it has fallen by 45% over three years.

Both towns sit above the county average, and both have quick routes onto the M3 and A331.

What it means for you

If you're in Farnborough or Aldershot with a keyless car, the figures support taking it seriously. Start with the cheap steps, then decide whether you want something that physically stops the car leaving.

How to protect your car

1. Block the key signal. Keep your keys in a signal-blocking pouch or tin at night, away from the front door. It costs a few pounds and stops relay theft, as long as you use it every night.

2. Make the car hard to drive. A steering lock is cheap and visible. Some cars can also have a PIN-code immobiliser fitted.

3. Stop the car leaving. A telescopic bollard locked in front of the car means it can't be driven off the drive, however it was unlocked. Many Farnborough drives are short and close to the pavement. We'll place the post so it stops the car without blocking the doors.

More on how relay theft works in our keyless car theft guide.

Questions people ask

Where can I see crime on my own street? police.uk maps reported crimes month by month. Search your postcode.

Does a bollard stop my car being broken into? No. It stops the car being driven away. Pair it with a signal-blocking pouch.

Do you fit in Farnborough? Yes. See our Farnborough page for prices and the areas we cover.

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