Liphook Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Liphook's crime profile in November 2025, accounting for 36.4% of all reported crimes. With a crime rate of 4.2 per 1,000 residents, the area remains significantly safer than the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, a gap of 42.5%. This low overall rate contrasts with the sharp rise in violent crime, which surged by 140% compared to October, reflecting the seasonal pressures of November. The area's built-up character within East Hampshire likely contributes to its relatively low crime rates, though the spike in violence underscores the impact of seasonal events such as Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping. Property crimes, including burglary and shoplifting, make up 24.2% of reported incidents, but these remain below UK averages for their categories. The low rate of anti-social behaviour—91% below the UK average—suggests a community with strong social cohesion, though this may be offset by the concentrated nature of violent incidents. The seasonal context of shorter evenings and increased retail activity likely plays a role in shaping crime patterns, with shoplifting rising in tandem with Black Friday promotions. While the overall crime picture remains stable, the dominance of violent crime highlights a need for targeted community engagement during peak seasonal periods.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 140% increase in violence and sexual offences, rising from 5 to 12 incidents. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in shoplifting and vehicle crime, contrasts sharply with a 20% decrease in other theft. The category of violence and sexual offences—now at 1.5 per 1,000 residents—remains 42% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000, though the rate of increase raises questions about localized triggers. Burglary, while only 4 incidents, is 67% above the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, a discrepancy that may reflect Liphook's built-up nature and the vulnerability of smaller properties. Meanwhile, shoplifting's 100% increase aligns with the timing of Black Friday, a period when retail areas often see spikes in theft. The 20% drop in other theft, despite no clear explanation in the data, may indicate temporary shifts in criminal activity or improved local policing. Residents should note the 140% surge in violence and sexual offences, which may warrant increased vigilance during late-night hours, particularly around Bonfire Night events.

Liphook's crime rate in November 2025 (4.2 per 1,000) marks a 64.7% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.5 per 1,000.5% below the UK average. This shift translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 241 residents over the course of the month—a monthly exposure rate that is exceptionally low compared to national benchmarks. Daily crime context shows an average of one incident per day in Liphook, a figure that, while seemingly high, is distributed across a population of 7,946 residents. This equates to a 0.0125% chance of any given resident being directly involved in a crime, far lower than the UK's broader averages. The population-scaled perspective highlights Liphook's effectiveness in maintaining public safety despite the month-on-month rise, though the increase in violence and sexual offences may indicate localized challenges. The 64.7% month-on-month jump, while significant, must be contextualized within the area's overall low crime environment, suggesting that factors such as seasonal events and retail activity may have temporarily amplified existing risks without fundamentally altering the area's safety profile.