Liphook Crime Rate October 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook's crime rate in October 2025 stood at 2.5 per 1,000 residents, a figure 67.5% below the UK average of 7.7. This marked safety profile is reflected in the crime breakdown, where other theft and violence and sexual offences each accounted for 25% of total incidents, followed by burglary at 20%. The relatively low crime rate contrasts with the UK's higher national average, suggesting that Liphook's built-up area within East Hampshire may benefit from factors such as a small population, community cohesion, or effective local policing. Seasonal dynamics also appear to influence crime patterns, with October's darker evenings and Halloween potentially impacting criminal activity. While burglary rates surged by 300% month-on-month, other categories like shoplifting and criminal damage and arson saw declines, linked to seasonal transitions. The low overall rate aligns with Liphook's character as a smaller, more rural-influenced built-up area, where crime is less concentrated compared to larger urban centres. These trends underscore the importance of continued monitoring to identify whether seasonal or environmental factors are driving fluctuations in crime rates.

The most striking change in October 2025 was the 300% increase in burglary, rising from one incident to four. This surge, though significant, remains below the UK average for burglary (0.3 per 1,000). Conversely, shoplifting fell by 50%, dropping from four to two incidents, a trend consistent with the UK-wide decline in this category (52% below the UK average). Other theft also decreased by 28.6%, from seven to five cases, though it still exceeded the UK average by 15%. Violence and sexual offences, at 0.6 per 1,000, were 77% below the UK average, reflecting a stark contrast to national trends. These shifts suggest seasonal or situational factors may be influencing crime patterns, such as darker evenings and Halloween activities, though direct causation cannot be confirmed without further analysis.

Liphook's crime rate in October 2025 fell by 20.0% compared to September, dropping from 3.2 to 2.5 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader trend observed in the area over recent months. On a daily basis, the town recorded approximately one crime per day in October, reflecting a low but consistent level of criminal activity. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 397 residents, underscoring the relatively low exposure to crime in Liphook. When contextualised against the population of 7,946, this figure highlights the area's safety profile, particularly when compared to the UK average. The low frequency of crimes per resident suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors may be contributing to this trend, though further data would be required to confirm such hypotheses.