Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU30 · Hampshire
38
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR4 · Greater London
434
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Liphook has less crime — 38 vs 434 incidents in April 2026.
Merton recorded substantially more crime than Liphook in April 2026 — 434 incidents compared to 38, a 11.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Liphook sees higher rates of Other theft (11) and Shoplifting (8), while Merton has more Anti-social behaviour (119) and Criminal damage & arson (37). Liphook is below the national average while Merton is above, making Liphook the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Liphook recorded fewer crimes than Merton — 38 vs 434 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Liphook is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Liphook saw higher rates of Other theft and Shoplifting while Merton had more Anti-social behaviour and Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Liphook recorded fewer total crimes (38 vs 434).