Farnham, Surrey: crime and schools at a glance
582 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Farnham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 49 a month. That puts it 32nd of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 73% above the median town. The most recent months were 12% higher than the months before.
| Measure | Farnham |
|---|---|
| Recorded crimes, last 12 months | 582 |
| Average per month | 49 |
| Rank (1 = lowest crime of 49 Surrey towns) | 32 |
| State primary schools within 1 mile | 5 |
| State secondary schools within 3 miles | 3 |
| Independent schools within 2 miles | 1 |
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Schools
Farnham has 5 state primary schools within 1 mile and 3 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (152 m). The nearest state secondary is Weydon School (1.1 mi).
Frequently asked questions
How much crime is there in Farnham?
582 crimes were recorded within 600 m of the centre of Farnham in the 12 months to August 2026, about 49 a month. That puts it 32nd of 49 Surrey towns, from lowest to highest. It is 73% above the median town. The most recent months were 12% higher than the months before.
What are the most common crimes in Farnham?
The most common recorded categories within 600 m of the centre are violent crime (32%), anti-social behaviour (20%), shoplifting (14%).
Are there good schools near Farnham?
Farnham has 5 state primary schools within 1 mile and 3 state secondary schools within 3 miles of the town centre. The nearest state primary is St Andrew's Church of England Infant School (152 m). The nearest state secondary is Weydon School (1.1 mi). School quality is not rated here: check Ofsted and the school’s own information before deciding.
Nearby towns
- Ash – 13th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Frimley – 18th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Godalming – 25th of 49 for lowest recorded crime
- Camberley – 42nd of 49 for lowest recorded crime
Crime data to August 2026; school list from DfE data built 2026-10-24. Updated monthly.