Car crime in Farnham: 2026 figures
Farnham recorded 77 vehicle crimes in the 12 months to April 2026, a rate of 1.82 per 1,000 residents, and the trend is down 26% over three years.
Here are the figures, what they mean, and what actually protects a car on the drive.
The figures
| Area | Vehicle crimes (12 months) | Population (Census 2021) | Per 1,000 residents | 3-year trend |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Farnham | 77 | 42,201 | 1.82 | down 26% |
| Surrey | 4,369 | 1,203,108 | 3.63 |
Source: vehicle crime counts and three-year trends from CrimeRate, using police-recorded crime published on police.uk for the 12 months ending April 2026. "Vehicle crime" covers thefts of vehicles, thefts from vehicles and interfering with vehicles. Rates are our own calculation: crimes per 1,000 residents, using ONS Census 2021 populations for Farnham parish. The Surrey figure covers the whole county. CrimeRate publishes lower rates because it divides by larger population figures than the census gives. We use the census so every rate here is worked out the same way.
A low rate, and what it hides
Farnham's rate is about half the Surrey rate of 3.63, and it has fallen over three years. That's good news.
But a town average counts every car in town, most of which thieves have no interest in. The cars they want, typically keyless SUVs and premium models, are the ones parked on bigger private drives around the town and the villages. That's where the risk sits.
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. On double-width drives, one post in the middle often leaves a gap. Two posts, one in front of each car, close it.
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 Farnham? Yes. See our Farnham page for prices and the areas we cover.
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