Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
BH22 · Dorset
45
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
GU30 · Hampshire
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Liphook has less crime — 27 vs 45 incidents in February 2026.
Ferndown recorded notably higher crime than Liphook in February 2026 — 45 vs 27 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Ferndown sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (13) and Shoplifting (6), while Liphook has more Drugs (4) and Other theft (4). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Liphook recorded fewer crimes than Ferndown — 27 vs 45 incidents. That is 40% fewer crimes. Liphook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Ferndown saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Liphook had more Drugs and Other theft. Overall, Liphook recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 45).