Bordon Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Bordon's crime rate in January 2024 stood at 5.1 per 1,000 residents, placing it 31.1% below the UK average of 7.4. This marked improvement follows a post-holiday period, which typically sees reduced retail footfall and fewer outdoor activities in this built-up area of East Hampshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 34.7% of all reported incidents, though this category remained 31% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed at 14.3%, with a 29% deficit compared to national figures. Drug-related crimes emerged as an outlier, with a rate of 0.6 per 1,000 – 186% above the UK average. This contrast highlights the combination of local factors and national trends. Seasonal patterns appear to influence crime distribution, as January's shorter days and post-Christmas lull likely contributed to the 47% reduction in shoplifting compared to UK levels. The area's character as a relatively quiet commuter town, with limited nightlife and minimal tourism, may explain the lower rates of public order offences and vehicle crime, which were 60% and 30% below the UK average respectively. However, the sharp rise in drug-related incidents suggests shifting dynamics that warrant further local analysis.

January 2024 saw dramatic shifts in crime patterns, with drug-related offences surging by 500% compared to December. This increase, from one to six incidents, contrasts sharply with the 55.3% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 38 to 17. The reduction in violent crime aligns with seasonal trends, as shorter days and post-holiday inactivity may have contributed to lower street-level conflicts. Meanwhile, property crimes showed mixed results: burglary and other theft both rose by 200%, reflecting a 100% increase in incidents from one to three in each category. These jumps, however, remain below UK averages for burglary (17% below) and other theft (47% below). Vehicle crime fell by 33.3% to two incidents, consistent with the 60% UK deficit observed in this category. The most striking divergence from national trends was the drug-related crime rate, which was 186% above the UK average. This anomaly may be attributed to local factors such as proximity to larger urban areas or changes in community dynamics. Residents might find the 47% reduction in shoplifting, now at 0.3 per 1,000, particularly reassuring, as this category was also 47% below the UK average.

Bordon's crime rate in January 2024 (5.1 per 1,000) represented a 17.0% decrease from the previous month's rate of 6.2, marking a consistent downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that places it well below the national average for similar built-up areas. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 195 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the area's relative safety compared to UK benchmarks. This figure, when contextualised with Bordon's population of 9,539, illustrates that the likelihood of experiencing crime is significantly lower than in many other parts of the country. The 17% month-on-month reduction is particularly notable given the typically higher crime rates observed in January due to post-holiday transitions. However, the area's performance in certain categories, such as drug-related offences, deviates from the national pattern, highlighting the need for targeted local insights. While the overall trend suggests improved safety, the 186% disparity in drug crime rates compared to the UK average indicates areas for further examination. This comparative analysis reinforces Bordon's position as a relatively low-crime community, with the exception of specific categories that require closer attention.