Liphook Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 7,946 residents, Liphook recorded 57 crimes in May 2024, translating to a crime rate of 7.2 per 1,000 people. This figure places the area 14.3% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, a consistent trend that reflects Liphook's character as a relatively low-crime built-up area within East Hampshire. The most common crime types were violence and sexual offences (24.6% of total), followed by criminal damage and arson (14.0%) and anti-social behaviour (12.3%). These patterns align with the area's geography, where limited commercial activity and a mix of residential and rural surroundings may contribute to lower rates of property crime compared to more densely populated regions. Seasonal factors, such as May's bank holidays and extended daylight hours, likely influenced the increase in public order offences and anti-social behaviour. The relatively low crime rate suggests that Liphook's community, while not immune to criminal activity, benefits from a stable environment with fewer high-risk areas. The distribution of crimes—primarily concentrated in violent and disorder-related categories—indicates that local policing efforts may focus more on community engagement than on high-volume property crime prevention, a strategy consistent with the area's demographic profile.

May 2024 saw a dramatic 500% increase in drug-related crimes, rising from 1 to 6 incidents. This surge, though still below the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, highlights a sharp shift in local patterns. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson cases jumped by 166.7%, from 3 to 8, surpassing the UK average of 0.6 per 1,000 by 61%. Vehicle crime also rose sharply, increasing 150% to 5 cases, a figure 28% above the UK average. In contrast, violence and sexual offences decreased by 26.3%, dropping from 19 to 14. This decline, while significant, still places Liphook 37% below the UK average for this category. The data suggests a combination of seasonal factors—such as longer evenings and bank holidays—and local dynamics, with anti-social behaviour and public order offences remaining lower than the UK average. For residents, the rise in drug-related incidents may warrant closer attention to local hotspots.

Liphook's crime rate in May 2024 rose to 7.2 per 1,000 residents, an 18.7% increase from April's 6.0 per 1,000. This shift, while notable, remains well below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately 2 crimes reported each day in May, reflecting a consistent low-level presence of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 139 residents, a figure that contextualises the exposure rate within the local population. With 7,946 residents, the area's relatively small size means that crime incidents, while measurable, are distributed across a limited number of individuals. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of how frequently residents might encounter crime, though it does not indicate personal risk levels. The increase from April may be linked to seasonal factors, such as extended evenings and social gatherings, which could influence patterns of public order and anti-social behaviour.