There was a slight fall in crime around the Bordon patch in September according to the latest www.police.uk figures.

The number of reported crimes fell from 108 the month before to 102 with nearly one in every ten taking place around the Tesco area of town.

Incidents involving violence or sexual offences (VSOs) were the most frequently reported (41) followed by anti-social behaviour and shoplifting on 21 and 9, respectively.

There was also a spate of burglaries (8) with three taking place around the Oxney Quarter and three incidents involving drugs being reported at the Forest Centre.

Butt in better news just one crime was reported during the month in the south eastern corner of Whitehill, and nine were reported in Headley.