Bordon Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

April 2024 marked a significant shift in Bordon's crime profile, with the most dramatic change being the emergence of previously absent categories such as 'Other crime' and 'Robbery' at a 100% increase. This development, though numerically small, signals a potential shift in the types of incidents being reported, possibly influenced by the Easter period and increased outdoor activity typical of spring. The area's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents remained 20.8% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, reinforcing Bordon's status as a relatively low-crime built-up area within East Hampshire. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 48.3% of all reported incidents, a share that placed the category 13% above the UK average. This anomaly may be attributed to the area's specific demographic composition or the influence of seasonal factors such as Easter-related gatherings. Public order offences, at 15.5% of total crimes, were 70% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in public spaces. The seasonal context of April—marked by spring weather and the Easter period—likely contributed to patterns of increased outdoor activity and associated social interactions, which may have influenced the distribution of crime types. While anti-social behaviour and public order offences saw notable increases, other categories such as burglary and other theft showed declines, indicating a combination of local conditions and broader trends. The relatively low crime rate in Bordon, despite these fluctuations, underscores the area's overall safety profile, though the spikes in certain categories warrant further monitoring to ensure sustained stability.

The most dramatic month-on-month change in April 2024 was the doubling of 'Other crime' and 'Robbery' from zero to one incident each, a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights an emerging trend in underreported incidents that may warrant closer attention from local authorities. Concurrently, anti-social behaviour rose by 50%, from four to six incidents, suggesting increased social tensions or disruptions in public spaces. In contrast, possession of weapons fell by half, from two to one incident, a shift that could reflect seasonal changes or improved policing efforts in high-risk areas. Public order offences in Bordon were 70% above the UK average (0.9 vs 0.5 per 1,000), a stark deviation that may relate to the area's specific community dynamics or the influence of Easter-related events. Meanwhile, burglary and other theft both declined, with burglary falling by 33.3% and other theft by 20%, indicating a possible stabilization in property crime after a period of fluctuation.

Bordon's crime rate in April 2024 fell by 9.4% compared to March, dropping from 6.7 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This reduction aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months, though the pace of decline slowed compared to previous quarters. On a daily basis, the local figure of two crimes per day offers a tangible snapshot for residents: this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 164 residents. When scaled to the population of 9,539, this equates to a relatively low monthly exposure rate, suggesting a generally stable environment despite the spikes in certain categories. The population context further illustrates that the absolute number of crimes (58 total) remains well below the threshold that would suggest systemic issues, reinforcing the area's position as a low-crime built-up area within East Hampshire. This context is critical for residents seeking to understand the broader implications of the data, as it separates isolated incidents from persistent patterns.