Bordon Crime Rate July 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Bordon's crime profile in July 2025 reveals a marked contrast between local trends and UK-wide averages, with bicycle theft emerging as a stark outlier. The area's overall crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—29.1% below the UK average—positions it as one of the safer built-up areas in England. However, the most striking anomaly lies in bicycle theft, which occurred at a rate of 0.2 per 1,000, 150% above the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. This figure, while relatively low in absolute terms, suggests that local festivals and events may have created conditions conducive to such thefts, potentially due to crowded bike parking or insufficient security measures. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category (17 incidents, 29.3% of total crimes), declined sharply from 42 in June, a trend likely linked to the summer season's increased police presence and community activities. Shoplifting (9 incidents, 15.5% of total) and public order offences (8 incidents, 13.8% of total) also rose above UK averages, indicating that retail and leisure areas may be experiencing heightened pressure during the peak tourist season. These patterns align with Bordon's character as a small built-up area within East Hampshire, where summer festivals and outdoor events draw both residents and visitors, creating opportunities for certain types of crime. The low rate of anti-social behaviour (5 incidents, 68% below UK average) and drugs-related offences (1 incident, 64% below UK average) further suggest that the area's community cohesion and policing efforts are effective in mitigating these issues. Seasonal factors, including the absence of school holidays and the influx of tourists, likely play a role in shaping these crime dynamics, with festivals and events serving as both a catalyst for specific offences and a mechanism for community-driven crime prevention.

July 2025 saw a 200% increase in vehicle crime, rising from 1 to 3 incidents, a figure that may reflect heightened traffic during summer festivals. Shoplifting also surged by 125%, with 9 incidents reported, significantly above the UK average of 0.7 per 1,000. This spike, paired with a 38% UK-wide overperformance, suggests that retail areas may have experienced pressure during peak tourist periods. Conversely, violence and sexual offences fell by 59.5%, from 42 to 17, a decline 41% below the UK average. This reduction is consistent with the seasonal pattern of increased community engagement and police presence at local events. Anti-social behaviour also dropped by 50%, from 10 to 5, though this remains 68% below the UK average. The most striking anomaly was bicycle theft, which jumped 100% to 2 incidents, a rate 150% above the UK average. This figure may indicate vulnerabilities in securing bikes during summer festivals or outdoor events, a concern for local cyclists and event organisers.

Bordon's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 6.1 per 1,000 residents, a 34.1% decrease from the previous month's 9.2 per 1,000. This drop aligns with seasonal trends observed in similar built-up areas during summer, where increased community activity and event attendance may deter certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately 2 crimes per day, a figure that, while locally significant, is consistent with the low overall rate. Over the course of the month, 1 crime occurred for every 164 residents, a statistic that contextualises the impact of crime on the local population. Given Bordon's population of 9,539, this rate highlights the relatively low exposure to crime compared to larger urban centres. The reduction in violent crime, particularly a 59.5% drop in violence and sexual offences, may reflect the influence of summer festivals and public events drawing police and community resources to high-traffic areas. However, the sharp increase in bicycle theft and shoplifting suggests that specific venues or events may require targeted security measures.