Liphook Crime Rate September 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Liphook during September 2023 reveals a distinct profile shaped by both local characteristics and seasonal influences. With a total crime rate of 5.3 per 1,000 residents—33.8% below the UK average—the area demonstrates a consistently lower level of criminal activity compared to the national context. The breakdown of crimes shows that property-related offences dominate, accounting for 52.4% of the total (22 out of 42), while violent crimes make up 26.2% (11 incidents). This balance suggests that Liphook’s built-up area, situated within East Hampshire, may be influenced by factors such as limited commercial density and a smaller, more closely knit community, which can reduce opportunities for certain types of crime. However, the prominence of public order offences (16.7% of total crimes) and shoplifting (14.3%) indicates that localised issues—such as youth activity or transient populations—may play a role in driving these categories. Seasonal context is also evident, with the return of students and the start of the academic year contributing to the 250% increase in public order offences. This aligns with broader patterns observed in similar rural-adjacent areas, where seasonal transitions often correlate with changes in crime types. The UK average comparison further underscores Liphook’s relative safety, particularly in violent crime categories, where the rate is 49% below the national figure. Yet, the above-average rates for public order offences and shoplifting suggest that targeted initiatives—such as community engagement or increased police presence in high-traffic areas—may be necessary to address these specific trends.

September 2023 saw sharp fluctuations in crime categories, with public order offences surging by 250% (from 2 to 7) and criminal damage and arson rising by 100% (from 0 to 5). These increases may reflect the impact of seasonal factors, such as the return of students and the start of the academic year, which can bring more public gatherings and associated disturbances. Conversely, burglary rates fell by 72.7% (from 11 to 3), possibly due to increased community vigilance or targeted police interventions. Violent crimes also declined by 31.3% (from 16 to 11), though this drop may be influenced by the transition from summer to autumn, when outdoor activity typically decreases. Liphook’s violent crime rate of 1.4 per 1,000 is 49% below the UK average, a stark contrast to public order offences, which are 45% above the national average. This divergence suggests that while the area is generally safe from violent crime, localised issues such as alcohol-related incidents or youth activity may contribute to higher public order rates. Residents may find the 100% increase in theft from the person—though still a single incident—particularly noteworthy, as it highlights the potential for opportunistic crime in public spaces.

Liphook’s crime rate in September 2023 dropped to 5.3 per 1,000 residents, a 17.6% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 6.4 per 1,000. This downward trend suggests a potential shift in local activity or policing effectiveness, though further analysis is needed to confirm. On a daily basis, the area recorded roughly one crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,946. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 189 residents, a monthly exposure that is significantly lower than the UK average. This statistic places Liphook among the safer built-up areas in the UK, where crime is often concentrated in urban centres or high-traffic zones. The population-scaled perspective reinforces that residents face a markedly lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, though the small number of crimes makes year-on-year comparisons less reliable. Local factors, such as Liphook’s rural-adjacent setting and limited commercial activity, likely contribute to this lower exposure, though seasonal changes in September—such as the start of the academic year—may have also played a role.