Liphook Crime Rate February 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook's overall crime rate in February 2025 was 3.8 per 1,000 residents, marking a consistent pattern of lower-than-average crime levels compared to the UK's 6.7 per 1,000. This places the area 43.3% below the national average, a figure that has remained stable over recent months. The most common crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 26.7% of total incidents (8 cases), followed by vehicle crime (20.0%, 6 cases) and other theft (13.3%, 4 cases). The seasonal context of February—characterised by low outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull—may likely contribute to the subdued crime environment, though the area's rural character and limited urban density could also play a role. Violence and sexual offences in Liphook were 57% below the UK average, while vehicle crime was 116% above, suggesting local factors such as road infrastructure or traffic patterns may influence this category. The low overall rate aligns with Liphook's built-up area status within East Hampshire, where population density is lower than major urban centres but higher than surrounding rural zones. This combination of characteristics may help explain the area's relatively safe profile, though further analysis would be needed to confirm direct correlations between geography and specific crime types.

February 2025 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with burglary increasing by 200.0% (1 to 3 cases) and vehicle crime doubling (3 to 6 cases). These increases contrast with significant declines in anti-social behaviour (-71.4%, 7 to 2 cases) and shoplifting (-50.0%, 2 to 1 case), which may reflect seasonal factors such as reduced public gatherings during colder months. The crime mix also showed a marked deviation from the UK average: violence and sexual offences were 57% below the national rate (2.4 per 1,000), while vehicle crime was 116% above (0.4 per 1,000). This divergence highlights local dynamics—such as the presence of motor vehicle infrastructure or specific transport routes—that could explain the elevated vehicle crime rate. The area's anti-social behaviour rate was 69% below the UK average (1.0 per 1,000), suggesting community cohesion or effective local policing strategies may be contributing to this trend. Residents may find the shoplifting decrease particularly relevant, as it could indicate improved retail security measures or reduced foot traffic in commercial areas during winter.

Liphook's February 2025 crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 represents an 8.9% decrease from the previous month's 4.2 per 1,000, continuing a downward trend observed in recent months. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 1 crime per day over the 28-day period, a figure that aligns with its status as a low-density built-up area. When scaled to the population of 7,946 residents, this equates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 265 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is significantly lower than the UK average, though no direct national comparison is available for this metric. The population-scaled perspective underscores the relative safety of the area, particularly when compared to larger urban centres where crime rates are typically higher. This context may be especially meaningful for local residents, as it illustrates that the likelihood of encountering crime in Liphook is comparatively low. The combination of low overall rates, specific category deviations from the UK average, and month-on-month reductions suggests a stable and improving security environment, though the elevated vehicle crime rate deserves closer attention into local transport-related factors.