Liphook Crime Rate January 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Liphook's crime rate in January 2026 stood at 5.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 26.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 33.1% increase from December 2025, remains indicative of a generally low-crime environment. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42.5% of all reported incidents, a rate of 2.1 per 1,000. This category was 16% below the UK average, suggesting a relatively lower prevalence of such crimes in Liphook compared to the national trend. Other thefts, however, stood out as a significant outlier, with a rate of 1.0 per 1,000—117% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000. This sharp deviation may reflect local factors such as specific retail patterns or targeted opportunities for theft in the area. Seasonal context also plays a role, as January, a post-holiday month with shorter days and reduced retail footfall, typically sees fewer outdoor crimes. This aligns with the data showing lower rates of anti-social behaviour, public order offences, and criminal damage and arson, all of which were below UK averages. The balance between property and violent crimes further illustrates the area's unique profile, which appears to combine the characteristics of a small built-up area with limited opportunities for certain crime types, while still experiencing fluctuations in others. These patterns may be influenced by the area's geography, local demographics, and the mix of residential and commercial land use, though the data does not provide direct evidence for these connections.

January 2026 saw a 300% increase in other thefts, rising from 2 to 8 incidents, the most dramatic month-on-month jump in the area. This surge, though unexplained by the data, contrasts sharply with a 33.3% decrease in criminal damage and arson, which fell from 3 to 2. The crime mix also shifted, with property crimes (17) and violent crimes (17) each accounting for 42.5% of total incidents, balancing the overall rate. Other thefts, at 1.0 per 1,000 residents, were 117% above the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, a stark outlier in the breakdown. Residents might find the 75% rise in shoplifting (from 4 to 7) particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a possible seasonal or retail-related factor. These fluctuations underscore the dynamic nature of crime trends in Liphook, even as the overall rate remains below the national average.

Liphook's overall crime rate in January 2026 rose by 33.1% compared to December 2025, moving from 3.8 to 5.0 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, still places the area 26.5% below the UK average of 6.8 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day, a figure that, while low, reflects the small population of 7,946. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 199 residents, a monthly exposure rate that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. The population context further illustrates that even with the rise in crime, Liphook remains significantly safer than the national average. This contrast highlights the area's unique characteristics, which may include a mix of residential and commercial zones with limited opportunities for certain types of crime compared to larger urban centres.