Liphook Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in Liphook, there were six reported crimes in April 2024, placing the area 22.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This figure, while low, translates to a tangible everyday risk: over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents. The crime profile reflects a mix of local and national trends, with violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) making up nearly 40% of all reports, followed by anti-social behaviour (7) and public order issues (5). Seasonal factors may have played a role, as April's Easter period and spring weather likely influenced outdoor activity and retail footfall, potentially contributing to the sharp 200% increase in shoplifting. However, the area's overall safety remains notable, with violent crime rates significantly below the UK average. This could be attributed to Liphook's character as a small, built-up area within East Hampshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial density may act as natural deterrents to more severe offences. The breakdown also shows that property crimes (16 total) accounted for 33% of all incidents, though burglary rates (0.5 per 1,000) were 56% above the UK average, suggesting vulnerabilities in residential security. These patterns highlight the combination of local geography and crime, with factors like population density, economic activity, and seasonal rhythms shaping the monthly profile.

April 2024 saw sharp increases in shoplifting (+200%), drugs (+100%), and robbery (+100%), indicating potential shifts in criminal activity. These rises, though small in absolute terms, may signal emerging patterns, such as opportunistic theft during the Easter period or changes in local retail dynamics. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 70%, and other theft dropped by 57.1%, possibly reflecting seasonal factors like reduced outdoor activity or increased community vigilance. Violent crimes accounted for 39.6% of all incidents, significantly below the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). This contrast suggests that Liphook's violent crime profile may be influenced by its character as a small, built-up area with limited nightlife or high-stakes environments, unlike larger urban centres where such offences are more concentrated.

Liphook's crime rate in April 2024 (6.0 per 1,000 residents) represents a 9.4% decline from the previous month's rate of 6.7 per 1,000, marking a continued downward trend. This reduction, while modest, suggests that local measures may be having an effect, though external factors like seasonal activity cannot be ruled out. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately two crimes reported each day, a figure that contextualises the pace of incidents within the community. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 166 residents, a ratio that, when compared to the population of 7,946, illustrates a relatively low level of exposure to crime. This monthly exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it provides a tangible sense of how often crime intersects with daily life in Liphook, even as broader national trends may suggest otherwise.