Crime in Bordon: statistics, rates and trends
736 crimes were recorded in Bordon in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before.
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736 crimes were recorded in Bordon in the 12 months to July 2026, 69.5 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 4% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 317 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Bordon has the 799th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bordon | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 736 | 6,164 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 69.5 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +4% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 10,591 | 129,975 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bordon was highest in the year to July 2023 (887 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (686). Over the whole period it fell 1%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 736 | 69.5 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 709 | 66.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 724 | 68.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 887 | 83.8 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 777 | 73.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 769 | 72.6 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 763 | 72.0 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 686 | 64.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 744 | 70.2 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 64 |
| June 2026 | 53 |
| May 2026 | 53 |
| April 2026 | 56 |
| March 2026 | 78 |
| February 2026 | 45 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 58 |
| November 2025 | 87 |
| October 2025 | 54 |
| September 2025 | 71 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bordon over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in anti-social behaviour (+40%) and shoplifting (+31%).
The largest falls were in criminal damage and arson (-41%) and burglary (-39%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 317 | 29.9 | 0.87 | +5% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 102 | 9.6 | 0.63 | +40% |
| Shoplifting | 77 | 7.3 | 0.88 | +31% |
| Public order | 55 | 5.2 | 0.78 | +0% |
| Drugs | 37 | 3.5 | 1.07 | +164% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 35 | 3.3 | 0.49 | -41% |
| Vehicle crime | 29 | 2.7 | 0.56 | -17% |
| Other theft | 28 | 2.6 | 0.41 | -35% |
| Burglary | 17 | 1.6 | 0.45 | -39% |
| Other crime | 14 | 1.3 | 0.63 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 0.9 | 0.97 | -23% |
| Robbery | 10 | 0.9 | 0.70 | +900% |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.46 | -43% |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 0.06 | -50% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bordon
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bordon recorded 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (29.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 43.1% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bordon
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bordon recorded 102 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 40% on the year before. It made up 13.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bordon
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bordon recorded 77 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 31% on the year before. It made up 10.5% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bordon
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bordon recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 7.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bordon
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bordon recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 164% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bordon
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bordon recorded 35 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 41% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bordon
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bordon recorded 29 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bordon
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bordon recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 35% on the year before. It made up 3.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bordon
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bordon recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 39% on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bordon
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bordon recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 1.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bordon
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bordon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 23% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bordon
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bordon recorded 10 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 900% on the year before. It made up 1.4% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bordon
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bordon recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 43% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bordon
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bordon recorded 1 report in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 0.1% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Bordon, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bordon.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bordon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | -44% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | -30% |
| Hindhead | 245 | 42.6 | -39% |
| Liss | 239 | 36.7 | -47% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,118 | 60.3 | -13% |
| Wrecclesham | 239 | 28.1 | -60% |
| Haslemere | 631 | 53.9 | -22% |
| Farnham | 1,231 | 57.0 | -18% |
2 areas within Bordon, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Whitehill Chase had the highest rate (78.8 per 1,000) and Whitehill Pinewood the lowest (48.5). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Chase | Neighbourhood | 7,334 | 578 | 78.8 |
| Whitehill Pinewood | Neighbourhood | 3,257 | 158 | 48.5 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bordon over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 64 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Heathcote Road | 46 |
| On or near School Road | 35 |
| On or near Falstaff Walk | 22 |
| On or near Sydney Road | 19 |
| On or near Primula Road | 17 |
| On or near Branson Road | 16 |
| On or near Forest Road | 15 |
| On or near Haweswater Close | 14 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bordon over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 238 | 32.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 193 | 26.2% |
| Not recorded | 102 | 13.9% |
| Under investigation | 62 | 8.4% |
| Local resolution | 43 | 5.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 34 | 4.6% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 23 | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 1.9% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 6 | 0.8% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.4% |
Bordon has an estimated population of 10,591. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bordon sits in decile 6.5, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bordon |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 65.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 |
Is Bordon a safe place to live?
Bordon recorded 69.5 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bordon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 317 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (102).
Is crime in Bordon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bordon was up 4% on the year before: 736 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 709 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bordon?
Bordon is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bordon. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.