Liphook Crime Rate April 2023 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Liphook during April 2023, 4 crimes were reported — a rate 46.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure, while modest, translates to a daily risk of one crime per 30 residents, a statistic that underscores the area's relative safety. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (12 cases, 37.5% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 cases, 18.8%) and other theft (5 cases, 15.6%). The low crime rate may partly reflect Liphook's semi-rural character, with limited commercial density reducing opportunities for theft and burglary. Seasonal factors also appear to play a role: the Easter period and spring weather likely increased outdoor activity, which could explain the higher proportion of violence-related offences compared to other months. Anti-social behaviour — often linked to alcohol consumption in high-density areas — remained 32% below the UK average, suggesting that Liphook's community dynamics or local policies may contribute to its lower rates. The overall profile indicates a place where residents face significantly lower crime risk than the national average, though the interplay between seasonal trends and local demographics remains a key consideration for ongoing analysis.

April 2023 saw distinct shifts in crime trends, with burglary incidents doubling from 1 to 2 — a 100% increase — and other theft rising by 66.7% to 5 cases. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 75%, reflecting a sharp decline from 8 to 2 incidents. These changes suggest seasonal or situational factors may have influenced criminal activity, such as Easter-related disruptions to retail patterns. Violence and sexual offences, though the most common category (12 cases, 37.5% of total), remained 42% below the UK average, a disparity that likely reflects Liphook's smaller population and lower population density. The breakdown also shows criminal damage and arson fell by two-thirds, a trend consistent with reduced outdoor activity during inclement weather. For residents, the 75% drop in shoplifting offers a tangible example of how local conditions can significantly impact crime risk.

Liphook's April 2023 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents marks a 41.8% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.9 per 1,000. This reduction, while notable, aligns with the area's consistently low crime profile compared to the UK average. Over the course of April, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 248 residents — a figure that translates to a monthly exposure rate significantly lower than the national average. Daily crime activity averaged one incident per day, a figure that, while simple in presentation, reflects the rarity of crime in this built-up area. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a markedly lower risk of experiencing crime than those in larger urban centres, though seasonal fluctuations such as Easter and springtime activity may temporarily influence local patterns. These figures suggest that Liphook's environment, possibly shaped by its semi-rural character and limited commercial density, contributes to its sustained low crime trajectory.