Liphook Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook's February 2026 crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents marked a significant improvement compared to the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000, with the area's overall rate 39.1% lower than the national figure. This performance aligns with Liphook's character as a small, built-up area within East Hampshire, where crime patterns are shaped by limited urban density and seasonal rhythms. The top crime types in the month were violence and sexual offences (22.6% of all incidents), followed by other theft (16.1%) and public order offences (16.1%). While these categories reflect the area's exposure to common crime types, they contrast with the UK averages for several categories. Violence and sexual offences in Liphook were 61% below the UK average, consistent with the area's low population density and limited nightlife activity. Conversely, drug-related crimes in the area were 117% above the UK average, suggesting a divergence in local trends that may warrant further exploration. The seasonal context of February—a winter month with reduced outdoor activity—likely contributed to lower crime rates for outdoor-oriented offences such as shoplifting and vehicle crime. However, the increase in public order offences may reflect shifts in social dynamics during the pre-spring period. These patterns highlight the combination of local characteristics and broader national crime trends, though they do not necessarily indicate systemic issues within the area.

February 2026 saw a 71.4% drop in shoplifting, reducing the total from seven incidents to two. This decline may reflect seasonal factors, as low outdoor activity in winter months typically limits opportunities for theft in retail environments. Violence and sexual offences also fell sharply by 58.8%, from 17 to 7 incidents, a trend consistent with the area's generally low crime profile. However, public order offences surged by 150%, rising from two to five cases, possibly linked to increased social gatherings during the pre-spring period. Drug-related crimes saw a 100% increase, with four incidents reported—significantly above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000. This divergence from national trends warrants local scrutiny, though no direct causal link is established. Vehicle crime also rose by 100%, though the single incident recorded remains well below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000.

Liphook's crime rate in February 2026 dropped to 3.9 per 1,000 residents, a 22.5% decrease from the previous month's rate of 5.0 per 1,000. This reduction aligns with the seasonal context of February, a winter month marked by lower outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull that may contribute to fewer opportunities for crime. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately one crime per day over the 28-day period, reflecting a relatively low level of criminal activity compared to larger urban centres. Monthly exposure to crime in Liphook means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 256 residents. When scaled to the area's population of 7,946, this suggests that the likelihood of an individual being directly affected by crime remains modest, though variations in crime type distribution highlight areas for local attention.