Liphook Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook's June 2023 crime rate of 4.4 per 1,000 residents marked a 6.0% increase from May but remained 48.2% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This comparatively low rate underscores the area's status as a built-up region within East Hampshire with historically stable crime trends. Violence and sexual offences (13 cases) dominated the monthly tally, accounting for 37.1% of all crimes, though their rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 45% below the UK average. Other theft (8 cases) emerged as a notable outlier, with its rate (1.0 per 1,000) 54% above the UK average, raising questions about local factors such as unsecured businesses or targeted vulnerabilities. The seasonal context of June—as the start of summer—may have influenced crime patterns, with longer daylight hours potentially affecting both criminal activity and resident awareness. While property crimes (16 cases) slightly outnumbered violent crimes (13 cases), the overall balance remained skewed toward property-related incidents, a trend consistent with Liphook's character as a small, low-density built-up area. The absence of major spikes in theft from the person or vehicle crime, despite increased tourism in nearby rural areas, suggests that local deterrents such as CCTV or community policing may be effective. However, the unexpected rise in 'other theft' highlights the need for further analysis to identify specific contributing factors.

June 2023 witnessed notable fluctuations in crime types, with burglary, criminal damage and arson, and 'other crime' each doubling from zero to two incidents—a 100% increase for all three categories. This spike contrasts sharply with declines in public order offences (-77.8%), vehicle crime (-50.0%), and shoplifting (-50.0%), suggesting shifting patterns in criminal activity. 'Other theft' emerged as a striking anomaly, with its rate (1.0 per 1,000) 54% above the UK average (0.7 per 1,000), a discrepancy that may reflect local vulnerabilities such as unsecured properties or targeted commercial areas. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences (13 cases) remained the most common crime category, comprising 37.1% of total incidents, though this rate (1.6 per 1,000) was 45% below the UK average. Residents might find the 50% drop in shoplifting particularly noteworthy, linked to summer tourism patterns or increased foot traffic in retail areas.

Liphook's crime rate in June 2023 rose slightly to 4.4 per 1,000 residents, a 6.0% increase from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000. This translates to roughly one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that may seem low but reflects the area's generally low crime profile. On a monthly basis, one crime occurred for every 227 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the local population. While the overall rate remains 48.2% below the UK average, the shift from May to June highlights the volatility of crime trends even in areas with historically stable rates. This small increase could be attributed to seasonal factors, such as the start of summer tourism in nearby rural areas, though no direct causal link can be confirmed without further data. The population-scaled perspective shows that residents face a significantly lower risk of crime compared to the UK average, reinforcing Liphook's status as a relatively safe built-up area.