Bordon Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bordon's crime rate in August 2024 stood at 6.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 15.9% improvement over the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. This figure reflects a safer profile for the built-up area within East Hampshire, where property crimes accounted for 31% of total incidents and violent crimes for 47%. The dominance of violence and sexual offences (31 cases) highlights a persistent challenge, though this category remains 23% above the UK average. Anti-social behaviour, however, was lower at 13.6% of total crimes, 37% below the UK average—a pattern consistent with Bordon's quieter, more residential character. Seasonal factors may have influenced the data: August, a peak holiday month, could have increased burglary risks through empty homes, though actual burglary rates fell by 50% compared to July. Conversely, shoplifting and vehicle crime surged, linked to summer foot traffic and vehicle movement. The overall crime profile illustrates a mixed picture, where some categories align with national trends while others deviate, likely shaped by Bordon's specific geography and local rhythms.

August saw a 500% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 6 incidents—a stark contrast to the 33% UK average for the category. Vehicle crime also doubled, reflecting a 200% month-on-month jump, potentially linked to increased summer travel or unsecured vehicles. Meanwhile, criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, and burglary dropped by 50%, suggesting improved security measures or reduced opportunities during the peak holiday season. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common crime type (47% of total), 23% above the UK average, a figure that may partly reflect the area's proximity to recreational spaces or transient populations. Anti-social behaviour, however, was 37% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Bordon's relatively quiet built-up character compared to larger urban centres.

Bordon's crime rate in August 2024 rose by 22.3% compared to July's 5.7 per 1,000, reaching 6.9 per 1,000. While this increase is notable, the area remains 15.9% below the UK average of 8.2 per 1,000. Daily crime data shows 2 incidents per day on average, a figure that contextualises the pace of activity in a built-up area of East Hampshire. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 145 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places Bordon among the safer areas in the UK. The population context—9,539 residents—means that even with the 22.3% rise, the absolute number of crimes (66) remains relatively low compared to larger urban centres. This suggests that local factors, such as seasonal tourism or temporary shifts in community activity, may have had a limited impact on overall safety metrics despite the increase.