Liphook Crime Rate February 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook’s crime rate for February 2024 stood at 3.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a significant 45.1% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.1. This places the built-up area within East Hampshire firmly in the safer half of the country’s crime profile. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 41.9% of total incidents (13 cases), followed by other theft (12.9%) and anti-social behaviour (12.9%). These figures align with the area’s character as a relatively low-density residential zone with limited commercial activity, where personal safety remains a priority for residents. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—likely contributes to the subdued crime picture, consistent with the typical pre-spring lull observed in similar rural-urban interfaces. The rate of violence and sexual offences (1.6 per 1,000) was 36% below the UK average, suggesting local community cohesion and effective policing strategies may be playing a role. The low incidence of shoplifting (81% below UK average) further reinforces the area’s status as a place where public spaces are generally secure, though the presence of vehicle crime (14% above UK average) highlights vulnerabilities in parking infrastructure that warrant closer attention.

February 2024 saw notable decreases in several crime categories, with anti-social behaviour falling by 60% compared to January, from 10 to 4 incidents. This decline was accompanied by a 33.3% reduction in public order offences (3 to 2) and a 75% drop in drug-related crimes (4 to 1). These improvements may reflect the seasonal transition into winter, when community engagement in local initiatives often intensifies. Conversely, three categories experienced sharp increases: possession of weapons (100% rise from 0 to 1), vehicle crime (100% increase from 0 to 4), and shoplifting (100% jump from 0 to 1). The surge in vehicle crime could be linked to increased traffic during holiday periods or gaps in CCTV coverage around parking areas. Anti-social behaviour’s steep decline, however, suggests that targeted interventions—including community policing efforts—may have had a measurable impact. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) remained 36% below the UK average, a consistent trend that may be attributed to Liphook’s low-density residential layout and strong local networks that deter aggressive behaviour. For residents, the 60% drop in anti-social behaviour offers a tangible reassurance that the area’s social fabric remains resilient despite occasional spikes in other crime types.

Liphook’s crime rate in February 2024 (3.9 per 1,000) represents an 18.4% decrease from January’s 4.8 per 1,000, underscoring a sustained downward trend. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 1 crime reported per day over the 29-day month, a figure that translates to roughly one incident for every 256 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate—1 in 256—places Liphook in the lower quartile of UK built-up areas, a position that aligns with its status as a small, largely residential community with minimal commercial density. When compared to the UK average, Liphook’s overall crime rate is not only statistically significant but also contextually meaningful: residents face a risk level that is nearly half that of the national average. The population-scaled perspective reveals that the area’s safety is not merely a function of low crime numbers but also of its demographic structure, which includes a high proportion of long-term residents who likely contribute to community vigilance. While the 14% increase in vehicle crime above the UK average highlights a specific vulnerability, the broader trend of declining violent and property-related offences suggests that local efforts to enhance public safety are yielding measurable results. For context, the UK’s average of 7.1 per 1,000 means Liphook’s residents are experiencing a crime environment that is both safer and more predictable than the national norm.