Crime in Liphook: statistics, rates and trends
401 crimes were recorded in Liphook in the 12 months to August 2026, 48.4 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 5% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (143), other theft (62) and shoplifting (47) made up 63% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 1,180th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the lowest quarter.
| Measure | Liphook | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 401 | 6,149 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 48.4 | 47.3 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -5% | -5% | -1% |
| Population | 8,287 | 129,975 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Liphook of any year here (401 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 16%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 401 | 48.4 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 422 | 50.9 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 495 | 59.7 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 493 | 59.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 529 | 63.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 525 | 63.4 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 455 | 54.9 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 448 | 54.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 476 | 57.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 29 |
| July 2026 | 34 |
| June 2026 | 45 |
| May 2026 | 34 |
| April 2026 | 41 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 31 |
| January 2026 | 40 |
| December 2025 | 30 |
| November 2025 | 33 |
| October 2025 | 20 |
| September 2025 | 25 |
No category with at least 20 crimes was notably above the England and Wales rate, and anti-social behaviour (74% below) and criminal damage and arson (61% below) were well below it. On the year before, shoplifting rose from 24 to 47 and other theft rose from 41 to 62, while criminal damage and arson fell from 38 to 22 and public order fell from 44 to 32.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 143 | 17.3 | 34.2 | -20% |
| Other theft | 62 | 7.5 | 6.4 | +51% |
| Shoplifting | 47 | 5.7 | 8.5 | +96% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 33 | 4.0 | 15.4 | -23% |
| Public order | 32 | 3.9 | 6.7 | -27% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 22 | 2.7 | 6.7 | -42% |
| Burglary | 17 | 2.1 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Drugs | 16 | 1.9 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 13 | 1.6 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Other crime | 12 | 1.4 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 2 | 0.2 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.2 | 1.4 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Liphook; the highest is Bordon (67.3 per 1,000) and the lowest Wrecclesham (28.7).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liphook |
|---|---|---|---|
| Headley Down and Headley | 220 | 39.2 | -19% |
| Bordon | 713 | 67.3 | +39% |
| Haslemere | 616 | 52.6 | +9% |
| Hindhead | 262 | 45.6 | -6% |
| Liss | 235 | 36.1 | -25% |
| Midhurst | 240 | 43.7 | -10% |
| Petersfield | 1,010 | 63.2 | +31% |
| Wrecclesham | 244 | 28.7 | -41% |
Bramshott & Liphook is the one area listed within Liphook, with 43.6 crimes per 1,000 residents.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bramshott & Liphook | Neighbourhood | 10,186 | 444 | 43.6 |
The 10 locations below account for 56% of the crime recorded in Liphook over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Victoria Way” (45).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Victoria Way | 45 |
| On or near Petrol Station | 41 |
| On or near Portsmouth Road | 29 |
| On or near Supermarket | 24 |
| On or near Fairway Close | 22 |
| On or near Lowsley Farm Drive | 22 |
| On or near Parking Area | 14 |
| On or near Headley Road | 11 |
| On or near Foresters Drive | 9 |
| On or near Manor Fields | 9 |
Of the 368 crimes in Liphook with a recorded outcome, 40% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 3.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 33 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 149 | 40.5% | 35.3% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 120 | 32.6% | 34.5% |
| Under investigation | 28 | 7.6% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 24 | 6.5% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 13 | 3.5% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 11 | 3.0% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 6 | 1.6% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 5 | 1.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.4% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 4 | 1.1% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 3 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
Liphook has an estimated population of 8,287 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer households without a car (10%, against 23%), less private renting (13%, against 20%) and fewer students (5.5%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Liphook average decile 8.3 (1 = most deprived), less deprived than average.
| Measure | Liphook | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 19.2% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 21.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 60.9% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 2.4% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.8% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.5% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 40.9% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 13.0% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 10.2% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 72.3% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.6% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 13.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 8.3 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Liphook a safe place to live?
Liphook recorded 48.4 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 1,180th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest).
What is the most common crime in Liphook?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 143 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by other theft (62).
Is crime in Liphook going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liphook was down 5% on the year before: 401 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 422 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Liphook?
About 8,287 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 22% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Liphook?
Liphook is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.