Liphook Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook’s overall crime rate in August 2025 stood at 4.3 per 1,000 residents, placing it 46.9% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture highlights the area’s relative safety, though the breakdown of crime types reveals specific patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 85.3% of all reported crimes, a figure significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.9 per 1,000). This concentration of violent crime may partly explain the area’s lower overall rate, as property-related offences—often driving higher national averages—were absent. The remaining 14.7% of crimes included possession of weapons (8.8%) and public order offences (5.9%), with the former being 344% above the UK average. August, a peak holiday month, likely contributed to this profile. With Liphook’s built-up character and proximity to rural areas, the interplay between seasonal tourism and local demographics may influence crime dynamics. For instance, increased foot traffic during holidays could elevate violent incidents, while the relatively low property crime rates might reflect the area’s lower density of retail or high-traffic zones. This combination of factors paints a nuanced picture of a community that, while safer than the UK average overall, faces concentrated challenges in violent crime prevention.

August 2025 saw sharp month-on-month increases in several crime categories, with violence and sexual offences rising by 93.3% (from 15 to 29 incidents) and public order offences doubling from 1 to 2. Possession of weapons also surged by 100%, with three incidents reported—compared to zero in July. These spikes, though small in absolute terms, signal a shift in the crime mix. While overall crime remained 46.9% below the UK average, the local rate for violence and sexual offences was 29% higher than the national average (2.9 per 1,000). This discrepancy suggests that Liphook’s crime profile is shaped by unique local factors. For example, the high proportion of violent crime may reflect the area’s proximity to major roads or its role as a commuter hub, where transient populations could contribute to higher incidents of assault or disorder. Residents might find the 344% increase in weapon possession cases particularly concerning. The absence of property crime—such as burglary or vehicle theft—contrasts with typical UK patterns, indicating that Liphook’s built-up nature and lower population density reduce opportunities for such crimes.

Liphook’s crime rate in August 2025 fell by 8.2% compared to July’s 4.7 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. This decline, while modest, underscores the area’s consistent performance relative to the UK average. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly one reported crime per day over the 31-day month—a figure that, when scaled to the local population, translates to one crime for every 234 residents over the course of August. This monthly exposure rate is significantly lower than the UK average, which typically sees one crime for every 124 residents. With a population of 7,946, Liphook’s small size and lower crime density highlight its distinctiveness compared to larger urban centres. The area’s built-up character, combined with its location within East Hampshire, likely contributes to its lower property crime rates, as seen in the absence of burglary or vehicle theft incidents. However, the concentration of violent crime remains a local concern, particularly given the 29% increase in violence and sexual offences compared to the UK average. For residents, this means that while the likelihood of encountering crime is low, the nature of incidents when they do occur differs from the national norm, requiring targeted policing and community initiatives focused on reducing violent incidents.