Shoplifting - Farnham Town Centre

Reports of retail crime have been increasing nationally.
Surrey Police have prioritised retail crime and has seen a significant increase in the number of offender identified arrested and charged for offences.

Local officers complete regular patrols of Farnham town liaising with retailers and encouraging reporting of offences.
We work closely with neighbouring forces to identify suspects and take positive action to bring them to justice.

In April this year we ran a week long operation targeting organised shoplifters resulting in a number of arrests.

Anti-social behaviour and criminal damage in the Brightwells development area - Farnham Town.

Police have received reports of ASB around the Brightwells development

Local officers have increased targeted patrols of the area liaising with members of the public and businesses.

Our crime reduction specialists have ben liaising with the developers to increase security measures in a bid to prevent offending.

Waverley has been identified as a force hotspot for Fraud and Rogue trader offences.

Statistically it is more likely a person aged 70 and above, and predominantly living on their own, are more likely than most to fall victim to rogue trading or scams.

Local officers visit all vulnerable victims fraud to ensure they are supported and offer crime prevention advice.