Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH5 · Bournemouth
302
crimes in March 2026
Above national average
GU30 · Hampshire
37
crimes in March 2026
Below national average
Liphook has less crime — 37 vs 302 incidents in March 2026.
Bournemouth recorded substantially more crime than Liphook in March 2026 — 302 incidents compared to 37, a 8.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Bournemouth sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (78) and Criminal damage & arson (21), while Liphook has more Shoplifting (7) and Public order (4). Bournemouth sits above the national average for recorded crime while Liphook is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on March 2026 Police data, Liphook recorded fewer crimes than Bournemouth — 37 vs 302 incidents. That is 88% fewer crimes. Liphook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Bournemouth saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson while Liphook had more Shoplifting and Public order. Overall, Liphook recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 302).