Bordon Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

April 2025 saw Bordon record a crime rate of 4.6 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 40.3% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance underscores Bordon's consistently lower crime profile compared to national benchmarks, though the month's data reveals intriguing shifts in criminal activity. Violence and sexual offences remained the most frequently reported category, accounting for 25% of all crimes (11 incidents), followed by shoplifting (22.7%) and public order offences (13.6%). Seasonal factors, including the Easter holiday and milder spring weather, likely influenced these patterns, as increased foot traffic in retail areas may have contributed to the sharp rise in shoplifting. While property crimes dominated the breakdown, violent offences remained significantly below the UK average, suggesting Bordon's community policing efforts and local demographics may play a role in maintaining lower levels of aggression and violence. The relatively low rate of anti-social behaviour—0.4 per 1,000 residents, 70% below the UK average—further highlights the area's distinct crime profile, which appears shaped by a combination of its built-up character and seasonal rhythms. These trends, while notable, require contextualisation with broader regional patterns and local initiatives that may have influenced crime dynamics during the month.

The most striking shift in April 2025 was the 900% increase in shoplifting, which rose from 1 to 10 incidents. This dramatic jump contrasts sharply with the 75% drop in vehicle crime, which fell from 4 to 1. The surge in shoplifting may partly explain the overall crime mix shift, with property crimes now accounting for 50% of all reported incidents (22 out of 44), compared to 25% for violent crimes. Shoplifting's rate of 1.1 per 1,000 residents is 67% above the UK average, while violence and sexual offences—though still the most common category—remain 54% below the national benchmark. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, dropped by 55.6% to 4 incidents, a decline that may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during the Easter period.

Bordon's crime rate in April 2025 stood at 4.6 per 1,000 residents, marking an 18.6% decrease from the previous month's 5.7 per 1,000. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed during the Easter period, when seasonal shifts often influence crime patterns. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 217 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure for local residents. Daily crime activity averaged 1.5 crimes per day, though this figure is specific to Bordon and not comparable to UK-wide data. When scaled to the town's population of 9,539, the 44 recorded crimes represent a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to the UK average. This suggests that Bordon remains a safer area than the national average, though fluctuations in specific crime types—such as the dramatic rise in shoplifting—highlight the need for continued monitoring of local trends.