Bordon Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bordon's crime rate for January 2025 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing the area 23.9% below the UK average of 7.1. This relatively low rate, combined with a compact built-up area profile, suggests a community with strong local policing and social cohesion. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.9% of all incidents, a category that is 12% above the UK average. This anomaly may be partly explained by the post-holiday period, which often sees increased tensions and alcohol-related incidents in small communities. Other theft (11.8%) and anti-social behaviour (7.8%) followed as the next most common categories, though the latter is significantly below the UK average. Seasonal factors likely played a role in shaping these patterns, with reduced retail footfall and shorter days potentially dampening opportunities for shoplifting and vehicle crime. The area's crime profile appears to be influenced by its character as a small, densely populated town within East Hampshire, where community ties may contribute to lower rates of property crime despite the higher proportion of violent offences.

Violence and sexual offences accounted for 52.9% of all crimes, a category that is 12% above the UK average. This spike in violent crime contrasts with a 50% decline in criminal damage and arson, reflecting shifting priorities among offenders. The most striking anomaly was the 300% surge in possession of weapons reports, rising from 1 to 4 incidents—a figure that far exceeds the UK average by 567%. Other crime and burglary each doubled from zero to two incidents, suggesting emerging patterns that may be linked to specific local factors. Anti-social behaviour, meanwhile, remained 59% below the UK average, potentially influenced by Bordon's compact built-up area and community-focused policing strategies.

Bordon's crime rate in January 2025 rose 8.5% from 4.9 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents compared to December 2024. This increase, though modest, reflects a shift in crime patterns. Locally, the monthly exposure rate means one reported crime occurred for roughly every 187 residents, a figure that contextualises the scale of incidents within the community. Daily, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported over 31 days, a pace that aligns with seasonal trends in post-holiday periods. While Bordon remains 23.9% below the UK average, the month-on-month rise underscores the need for ongoing vigilance. The population-scaled perspective highlights that the rate, though low, is not static, requiring continued monitoring against both local and national benchmarks.