Liss Crime Rate January 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liss, a built-up area within East Hampshire, recorded a crime rate of 3.8 per 1,000 residents in January 2024, placing it 48.6% below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000. This figure reflects a continued trend of relatively low crime levels compared to national benchmarks, consistent with the area’s character as a small, low-density community with limited urban infrastructure. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 37.5% of all reported crimes, followed by criminal damage and arson (16.7%) and public order incidents (16.7%). These patterns align with seasonal factors, as January typically sees reduced retail footfall and shorter daylight hours, which may contribute to lower rates of outdoor crimes such as vehicle theft. However, the data also highlights the influence of local dynamics, such as the proximity to rural landscapes, which may drive property-related offences like criminal damage. While the overall rate remains well below the UK average, the breakdown of crime types suggests a mix of community-specific challenges and broader national trends. The relatively low crime rate may be partly explained by the area’s compact nature, which could facilitate quicker police response times and stronger community oversight. Nevertheless, the persistence of violent offences, albeit at a lower rate than the UK average, underscores the need for targeted interventions in high-risk areas or activities.

The most dramatic shift in January 2024 was a 300% increase in 'other theft' crimes, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This category, which includes non-violent property crimes such as theft from vehicles or unattended bags, saw a sharp upward trend, marking the largest month-on-month change in the area. Concurrently, criminal damage and arson also rose by 100%, with four incidents reported—double the previous month’s count. Robbery, another category with a 100% increase, moved from zero to one incident, though the small sample size limits interpretation. These spikes contrast with a significant 87.5% decline in vehicle crime, which dropped from eight to one, likely reflecting seasonal patterns such as reduced car usage during colder months. While violence and sexual offences remained the most common category (37.5% of total crimes), they were 46% below the UK average, highlighting Liss’s generally safer profile for violent crime. However, robbery in Liss was 100% above the UK average, a stark deviation that warrants attention given the small number of incidents. Residents may find the 300% rise in other theft particularly noteworthy, as it suggests a potential increase in opportunistic crimes that could be linked to local events or changes in community activity patterns.

Liss’s crime rate in January 2024 (3.8 per 1,000 residents) marked a 14.2% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.4 per 1,000, indicating a modest but measurable decline over the short term. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day during the month, a figure that, while low, underscores the importance of consistent policing and community engagement. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 264 residents—a monthly exposure rate that places Liss among the safer areas in the UK. This statistic is particularly meaningful for local residents, as it provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in their daily lives. When contextualised against the population of 6,324, the low crime rate suggests that the area’s characteristics—such as its compact size and likely strong community cohesion—may contribute to its lower-than-average crime levels. However, the 100% above UK average for robbery, despite the small number of incidents, highlights a potential vulnerability in specific scenarios. This contrast between overall safety and isolated spikes in certain categories illustrates the need for targeted monitoring and localised strategies to address emerging risks without compromising the area’s generally secure environment.