Bordon Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For someone living in Bordon, the crime rate of 6.3 per 1,000 residents in October 2023 translates to a daily risk of roughly 2 crimes occurring in the area each day. This rate is 21.3% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000, suggesting a relatively safer environment compared to the national picture. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (19 cases, 31.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (14 cases, 23.3%) and other theft (6 cases, 10.0%). These figures align with patterns seen in small built-up areas where interpersonal conflicts and minor thefts often dominate. October’s seasonal context—shorter evenings, Halloween, and the clocks going back—may have influenced activity levels. The lower-than-average rate for violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000, 26% below the UK average) could reflect community-focused policing or local initiatives that reduce tensions in public spaces. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour slightly exceeded the UK average (1.5 vs 1.3 per 1,000), linked to increased social activity during the month. These numbers illustrate a community where crime is present but not overwhelming, with specific challenges that warrant localized attention.

October 2023 saw significant shifts in crime patterns compared to September. Other theft cases surged by 200%, rising from 2 to 6, a change that may reflect increased retail activity or targeted theft in specific areas. Possession of weapons also doubled, jumping from 0 to 2 cases, a figure that could indicate isolated incidents or heightened awareness leading to more reports. Burglary cases rose by 100%, from 2 to 4, linked to seasonal factors like Halloween or changes in household security practices. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell sharply by 72.7%, from 11 to 3, which might be attributed to reduced vandalism during darker evenings or targeted interventions. The drop in public order offences (28.6% decrease) could suggest a reduction in alcohol-related incidents or improved crowd management in local hotspots. Bordon’s rate for violence and sexual offences remains 26% below the UK average, a contrast to the 17% increase in anti-social behaviour. This divergence highlights the area’s unique dynamics, where community engagement may mitigate violent crime while leaving room for other forms of disorder to persist.

Bordon’s crime rate in October 2023 (6.3 per 1,000) marked a 9.1% decrease from September’s 6.9 per 1,000, reflecting a slight but measurable improvement in public safety. Translating this into daily terms, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes each day, a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 159 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average when scaled to Bordon’s population. This statistic, while local to the area, illustrates how the town’s smaller size and community-oriented structure may contribute to a more manageable crime environment. The population-scaled perspective also reveals that Bordon’s residents face a lower risk of encountering crime than the national average, though localized challenges such as anti-social behaviour and weapon possession remain areas of concern. These figures, when contextualized against the town’s built-up character, suggest that while crime is present, it is not pervasive, and localized efforts may be playing a role in maintaining this balance.