Bordon Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

In Bordon, the average resident faces a 1-in-177 chance of experiencing a reported crime in October 2025, translating to roughly two crimes per day across the town’s 9,539 residents. This rate of 5.7 crimes per 1,000 people places the area 26% below the UK average of 7.7, a difference that reflects broader patterns in local crime dynamics. The most common crimes are violence and sexual offences (17 cases, 31.5% of total), followed by shoplifting (11 cases, 20.4%) and anti-social behaviour (10 cases, 18.5%). These figures align with seasonal factors: October’s shorter evenings and Halloween festivities may have contributed to increased antisocial activity, though the town’s overall crime rate remains lower than national averages. The proportion of property crimes (21 total) versus violent crimes (17 total) suggests a balance between personal safety concerns and commercial security issues, with shoplifting rates 90% above the UK average but representing a small share of total crimes. This contrast highlights the need to contextualise local statistics within both national trends and Bordon’s specific characteristics as a built-up area within East Hampshire.

October 2025 saw a 300% increase in criminal damage and arson cases, rising from one to four incidents—a sharp spike that may reflect the impact of Halloween-related vandalism or seasonal property neglect. Shoplifting also rose by 22.2%, reaching 11 cases, though this remains 90% above the UK average for the category, suggesting local retail environments may face unique challenges. Conversely, drugs-related offences fell by 50%, from four to two cases, indicating reduced activity during the month. Anti-social behaviour decreased by 41.2%, from 17 to 10 cases, which could be linked to heightened community engagement or seasonal changes in public behaviour. Violent crimes—accounting for 31.5% of all reported incidents—remained significantly below the UK average for this category (2.7 per 1,000 versus 2.7 per 1,000), a statistic that may reflect Bordon’s demographic profile as a relatively stable built-up area. These shifts illustrate the combination of local conditions and national crime trends, with some categories showing marked volatility while others maintain consistent patterns.

Bordon’s October 2025 crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents marks a 23.9% decrease from September’s 7.4, a drop that translates to 12 fewer crimes in a single month. This reduction is particularly striking when viewed through the lens of daily life: with 54 crimes reported across 31 days, the average resident could expect to encounter a crime roughly every 177 days. This figure offers a tangible sense of risk for local families and businesses, placing Bordon’s safety profile in stark contrast to the UK average. The monthly exposure metric—1 crime per 177 residents—also highlights how Bordon’s crime levels remain low compared to national benchmarks, despite the presence of specific localised spikes in certain categories. The previous month’s higher rate may have been influenced by factors such as the end of school terms or temporary spikes in antisocial behaviour, but the October figures suggest a return to more stable conditions. These comparisons underscore the importance of contextualising statistics within both local rhythms and broader national trends, ensuring that residents receive a nuanced understanding of their community’s safety landscape.