Crime in Bordon: statistics, rates and trends
713 crimes were recorded in Bordon in the 12 months to August 2026, 67.3 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and almost unchanged on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (276), anti-social behaviour (108) and shoplifting (81) made up 65% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 829th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lower half.
| Measure | Bordon | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 713 | 6,149 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 67.3 | 47.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -1% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 10,591 | 129,975 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Bordon peaked in the year to August 2023 (865 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (711). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 3%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 713 | 67.3 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 720 | 68.0 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 718 | 67.8 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 865 | 81.7 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 806 | 76.1 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 776 | 73.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 755 | 71.3 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 711 | 67.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 738 | 69.7 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 54 |
| 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 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and other theft (56% below) and criminal damage and arson (48% below) were well below it. On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 64 to 108 and shoplifting rose from 53 to 81, while criminal damage and arson fell from 56 to 37 and other theft fell from 38 to 30.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 276 | 26.1 | 34.2 | -18% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 108 | 10.2 | 15.4 | +69% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 7.6 | 8.5 | +53% |
| Public order | 54 | 5.1 | 6.7 | -2% |
| Drugs | 40 | 3.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Criminal damage and arson | 37 | 3.5 | 6.7 | -34% |
| Vehicle crime | 32 | 3.0 | 5.0 | +10% |
| Other theft | 30 | 2.8 | 6.4 | -21% |
| Burglary | 19 | 1.8 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 15 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Robbery | 12 | 1.1 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 4 | 0.4 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.4 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 1 | 0.1 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bordon |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | -42% |
| Liphook | 401 | 48.4 | -28% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | -32% |
| Liss | 235 | 36.1 | -46% |
| Alton (East Hampshire) | 1,105 | 59.6 | -11% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -57% |
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | -22% |
| Farnham | 1,223 | 56.6 | -16% |
Of the 2 areas within Bordon, Whitehill Chase had the highest crime rate (76.2 per 1,000) and Whitehill Pinewood the lowest (47.3).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Whitehill Chase | Neighbourhood | 7,334 | 559 | 76.2 |
| Whitehill Pinewood | Neighbourhood | 3,257 | 154 | 47.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Bordon over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Petrol Station” (60).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 60 |
| On or near Shopping Area | 50 |
| On or near Heathcote Road | 46 |
| On or near School Road | 33 |
| On or near Falstaff Walk | 21 |
| On or near Sydney Road | 20 |
| On or near Primula Road | 18 |
| On or near Monkton Drive | 17 |
| On or near Branson Road | 14 |
| On or near Forest Road | 14 |
Of the 605 crimes in Bordon with a recorded outcome, 34% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 108 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 224 | 37.0% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 204 | 33.7% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 53 | 8.8% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 42 | 6.9% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 21 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 18 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 14 | 2.3% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.7% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 7 | 1.2% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.8% | 0.5% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 4 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.5% | 0.3% |
Bordon has an estimated population of 10,591 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (9.9%, against 23.3%), fewer students (4.2%, against 7.9%) and fewer retired residents (13%, against 22%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Bordon average decile 6.5 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Bordon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 22.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 72.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.6% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 12.9% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.2% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 28.3% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 15.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 9.9% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 65.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 19.8% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 14.8% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 6.5 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Bordon a safe place to live?
Bordon recorded 67.3 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 829th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Bordon?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 276 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (108).
Is crime in Bordon going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bordon was almost unchanged on the year before: 713 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 720 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Bordon?
About 10,591 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 12% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Bordon?
Bordon is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.