Liss Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Liss, a built-up area in East Hampshire, recorded a crime rate of 5.7 per 1,000 residents in June 2023—32.9% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. This figure, while significantly lower than the national benchmark, masks a combination of rising and falling crime categories. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 52.8% of all reported incidents, with a rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This category remained 3% above the UK average, a persistent trend that may reflect the area’s demographics or local social dynamics. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 48% above the UK average, potentially linked to the retail presence in the built-up area and the start of the summer season, which often sees increased foot traffic. Anti-social behaviour, in contrast, fell sharply to 0.6 per 1,000, 59% below the UK average, due to milder weather encouraging outdoor activities that disperse crowds. The seasonal context of June—longer days and the onset of tourism in nearby coastal areas—may have influenced these patterns. The crime rate remains well below the UK average, suggesting that Liss’s relatively low population density and rural proximity to East Hampshire contribute to its safer profile compared to more densely populated regions.

June 2023 saw a dramatic 200% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from one to three. This jump, coupled with a 100% rise in criminal damage and arson, signals a shift in criminal activity that may reflect seasonal changes or targeted opportunities. Shoplifting, at 0.8 per 1,000, was 48% above the UK average, a figure that suggests local retail areas may be experiencing heightened pressure. Meanwhile, violence and sexual offences—accounting for 52.8% of all crimes—remained 3% above the UK average, highlighting persistent challenges in this category. Residents should be particularly alert to vehicle-related incidents, which could be linked to increased summer activity or unsecured parking in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour, though 59% below the UK average, dropped to 0.6 per 1,000, indicating a possible reduction in public disorder during the early summer months.

Liss's crime rate in June 2023 rose sharply to 5.7 per 1,000 residents, marking an 89.7% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.0 per 1,000. This surge, while still 32.9% below the UK average, reflects a notable shift in local crime dynamics. Over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 176 residents—a monthly exposure figure that, while low, underscores the need for vigilance. Daily crime context reveals an average of one crime per day in Liss, a figure that, when scaled to the area’s population of 6,324, highlights the relative rarity of incidents compared to larger urban centres. However, the month-on-month jump suggests a specific catalyst, such as increased foot traffic during the early summer season or changes in local events. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that Liss remains a comparatively safe area, but the rapid rise in certain crime categories deserves closer attention.