Liphook Crime Rate December 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In December 2024, Liphook’s overall crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents placed it 39.4% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This marked underperformance relative to national figures highlights the area’s generally safer profile. The balance between property and violent crime in the month was closely contested, with violent crimes (14 incidents) slightly outnumbering property crimes (13). Violence and sexual offences constituted the largest single category, accounting for 41.2% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson at 23.5%. This distribution contrasts with the UK average, where violence and sexual offences are typically recorded at 2.6 per 1,000 (30% below Liphook’s rate). The seasonal context of December—characterised by dark evenings, Christmas shopping peaks, and holiday-related activity—likely influenced these patterns. For instance, the rise in public order offences may be linked to increased social gatherings, while the decline in shoplifting could reflect altered consumer habits or heightened surveillance during the festive season. Liphook’s rate for criminal damage and arson is 89% above the UK average, suggesting a need for targeted interventions in this area. The area’s low overall crime rate, combined with its unique distribution of offence types, reflects a combination of geographic and demographic factors, including its status as a built-up area within East Hampshire with limited exposure to high-density urban crime drivers.

December 2024 saw a striking 400% increase in public order offences, rising from one to five incidents. This surge, while notable, contrasts with a 36.4% decrease in violence and sexual offences, which fell from 22 to 14 cases. The shift in crime mix suggests a combination of seasonal factors and local activity patterns, with public order issues possibly linked to increased social gatherings during the festive period. Shoplifting also experienced a significant drop, declining by 80% from five to one incident, a trend that may be attributed to heightened police presence or altered consumer behaviour during the Christmas shopping season. Liphook’s rate for criminal damage and arson (1.0 per 1,000) is 89% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, highlighting a localised vulnerability in this category. These changes underscore the need for targeted awareness around public order management as the year draws to a close.

Liphook's December 2024 crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents represents a 19.1% decline from the previous month’s rate of 5.3 per 1,000. This downward trend aligns with seasonal patterns typical of the area, where holiday-related activity often reduces certain types of crime. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in December, a figure that reflects the low overall rate compared to national benchmarks. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 234 residents, a statistic that underscores the relatively safe environment in Liphook. When contextualised against the local population of 7,946, this means that the likelihood of any individual encountering crime is comparatively low. The decline from November to December also suggests that factors such as reduced foot traffic during the festive season may have contributed to lower crime incidence. These figures, while localised, provide a useful snapshot for residents seeking to understand their monthly risk profile.