Liss Crime Rate August 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a population of 6,324, the 17 crimes reported in August 2024 translate to a rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents — 67.1% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark contrast underscores Liss’s relative safety compared to national trends, particularly in light of its built-up area status within East Hampshire. The crime mix reveals a striking imbalance: 58.8% of all incidents were violence and sexual offences (10 cases), followed by property crimes (4 cases) and single-incident categories like public order, robbery, and vehicle crime. This dominance of violent crime is noteworthy, as it diverges from typical patterns in rural or coastal areas where property crime often dominates. Seasonal context may partly explain this, as August is a peak holiday month in the region, potentially increasing interactions in public spaces. However, the absence of a corresponding rise in property crime — which remained at 4 incidents, well below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 — suggests other factors may be at play. The built-up nature of Liss, with its compact residential and commercial areas, may limit opportunities for property crime while concentrating social interactions that could heighten risks of interpersonal violence. This pattern aligns with data showing that 10 out of 17 crimes were violence-related, a category that itself is 41% below the UK average. The low overall crime rate, despite the seasonal influx of visitors, indicates that local policing or community dynamics may be effectively mitigating risks.

August 2024 saw significant fluctuations in specific crime categories, with robbery, criminal damage and arson, and violence and sexual offences all increasing. Robbery rose by 100% (from 0 to 1 incident), while violence and sexual offences surged by 66.7% (from 6 to 10 cases). These increases contrast with sharp declines in anti-social behaviour (-66.7%) and other theft (-66.7%), both of which fell from 3 to 1 incident. The crime mix shifted towards violent offences, with 58.8% of all crimes falling into this category — a stark departure from the UK average, where violence and sexual offences account for 41% of all reported crimes. This imbalance may reflect local demographics or policing priorities. For instance, robbery in Liss was 100% above the UK average (0.1 per 1,000), a figure that could raise concerns for residents, particularly in areas with high foot traffic. Conversely, anti-social behaviour was 86% below the UK average, suggesting effective community engagement or rapid resolution of such incidents. The absence of a similar drop in violence-related crimes, despite their 41% gap below the national average, highlights the complexity of local crime patterns. A resident might find the 100% increase in robbery particularly relevant, as it represents a new risk factor not previously present in the area’s crime profile.

The crime rate in August 2024 (2.7 per 1,000) marked a 6.3% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.5, though it remains far below the UK average. Translating this into daily context, Liss experienced approximately 1 crime per day in August, a figure that may feel significant in a small built-up area but is proportionally minor compared to larger urban centres. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 372 residents — a monthly exposure rate that, while technically a statistic, is unlikely to disrupt daily life for most residents. This low frequency aligns with Liss’s character as a compact, possibly suburban or semi-rural built-up area, where crime opportunities are limited by density and community oversight. The population-scaled perspective is particularly instructive: for every 1,000 residents, Liss experiences fewer than 3 crimes annually, compared to the UK average of 98.4 per 1,000. This disparity underscores the area’s relative safety. month-on-month rise suggests a need for continued vigilance. The daily crime count, while low, serves as a reminder that even small numbers can have local impact, particularly in a community where personal familiarity with residents may amplify the visibility of each incident.