Liphook Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook's crime rate in January 2025 was 4.2 per 1,000 residents, placing it 40.8% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area's relatively low crime profile compared to the national standard, a trend that has persisted for several years given its status as a built-up area within East Hampshire. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 36.4% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (21.2%) and public order offences (12.1%). These figures suggest a focus on interpersonal conflicts and disorderly conduct rather than property crimes, which constituted a smaller share of the total. The seasonal context of January, characterised by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, may contribute to the lower incidence of outdoor crimes typically associated with busier periods. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences raises questions about the local dynamics, which may be influenced by factors such as the area's demographics, social infrastructure, or policing strategies. The relatively low levels of property crime, including burglary (3.0% of total) and shoplifting (6.1%), align with the character of Liphook as a largely residential and low-density built-up area, where opportunities for such crimes may be limited. This pattern is consistent with similar rural and semi-rural regions in the UK, where crime rates tend to be lower than in major urban centres. The overall crime picture in January 2025 reflects a stable environment, though the specific emphasis on violent and disorderly crimes warrants further examination in the context of local social and economic conditions.

January 2025 saw sharp fluctuations in specific crime categories, with anti-social behaviour surging by 600% compared to the previous month, rising from one to seven incidents. This spike, while notable, contrasts with a 62.5% decline in criminal damage and arson, which dropped from eight to three. The increase in anti-social behaviour may reflect heightened tensions during the post-holiday period or changes in local social dynamics, though no definitive causal link can be established. Meanwhile, shoplifting rose by 100%, from one to two incidents, a trend that may be influenced by seasonal retail patterns or shifts in consumer behaviour. On the other hand, violence and sexual offences decreased by 14.3%, from 14 to 12, aligning with the UK average for this category (2.5 per 1,000) but still significantly lower than the national rate. Public order offences also fell by 20%, from five to four, though this category remained 9% above the UK average. These variations highlight the combination of local factors and broader trends in crime reporting.

Liphook's crime rate in January 2025 remained stable compared to the previous month, declining by 3.0% to 4.2 per 1,000 residents. This minor shift aligns with the seasonal context of January, a post-holiday period marked by reduced retail activity and shorter daylight hours, which may partly explain the lower incidence of outdoor crimes. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall rate. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 241 residents, a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents within the local population. Given Liphook's population of 7,946, this suggests that the community experiences crime at a significantly lower rate than the UK average, with the monthly exposure figure serving as a useful benchmark for residents to gauge their personal risk. The consistency in crime levels compared to December 2024 indicates that no major disruptions or anomalies have influenced the local crime profile during this period.