Liss Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Liss, a built-up area within East Hampshire, maintained a crime rate of 3.6 per 1,000 residents in November 2023, placing it 52% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This stark contrast to the national picture underscores the area’s generally low crime profile, a trend consistent with its character as a relatively quiet, suburban community. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 65.2% of all reported incidents—though this rate (2.4 per 1,000) remains 7% below the UK average. Vehicle crime followed at 13.0% of the total, with a rate of 0.5 per 1,000 matching the UK average. Burglary, at 8.7% of incidents, had a rate of 0.3 per 1,000, 12% below the national figure. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night, Black Friday shopping, and the onset of darker evenings—likely contributed to the spikes in violent and vehicle-related crimes. These events, coupled with the area’s low population density and suburban nature, may explain the relatively low overall crime rate compared to larger urban centres. However, the sharp increase in violent crime from October to November suggests the need for continued vigilance, particularly as seasonal patterns and community activity evolve.

November 2023 saw dramatic month-on-month increases in several crime categories. Violence and sexual offences surged by 200%, rising from five to 15 incidents—a sharp contrast to the UK average rate of 2.6 per 1,000, where Liss’s rate of 2.4 per 1,000 remains 7% below. Vehicle crime also spiked by 200%, with three reported incidents compared to one in October, likely linked to increased holiday travel and Black Friday shopping activity. Burglary rose by 100%, doubling from one to two cases, potentially influenced by seasonal home security challenges. Conversely, public order offences dropped by 80%, from five to one, and criminal damage and arson fell by 50%, from two to one—both significantly below their respective UK averages. These fluctuations highlight the area’s vulnerability to specific seasonal pressures while demonstrating resilience in other categories. For residents, the surge in violent crime serves as a clear indicator to remain vigilant during darker evenings, a pattern consistent with November’s shorter daylight hours and Bonfire Night events.

Liss's crime rate in November 2023 (3.6 per 1,000 residents) reflects a 15.2% increase from the previous month’s rate of 3.2 per 1,000. This rise, though modest, underscores the dynamic nature of local crime patterns. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported each day in November, a figure that, while low, remains a focal point for community awareness. When scaled to the population of 6,324, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 275 residents—a statistic that contextualises the frequency of incidents in a relatable way. Compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, Liss’s rate remains significantly lower, highlighting the area’s relative safety. However, the slight upward trend from October to November suggests the need for ongoing monitoring, particularly as seasonal factors like shorter evenings and festive events may influence future patterns. The population context further illustrates that even small numbers of crime can have a measurable impact when distributed across a relatively compact community.