Burton vs Farnham — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Burton

BH23 · Dorset

98

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour38
  • Violence & sexual offences33
  • Public order5

Farnham

GU10 · Surrey

38

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences15
  • Shoplifting5
  • Other theft4

Farnham has less crime — 38 vs 98 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Burton recorded substantially more crime than Farnham in February 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 38, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Burton sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (38) and Public order (5), while Farnham has more Shoplifting (5) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Burton or Farnham safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Burton — 38 vs 98 incidents. That is 61% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Burton and Farnham?

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Burton saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Public order while Farnham had more Shoplifting and Other theft. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 98).

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