Liss Crime Rate March 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In March 2024, Liss, a built-up area within East Hampshire, recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—57.1% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low crime profile, though the balance between crime types reveals an intriguing dynamic. Violent crimes, particularly violence and sexual offences, dominated the landscape, accounting for 61.9% of all incidents (13 cases), compared to property crimes (6 cases). This imbalance may reflect the area’s characteristics, such as its smaller, more tightly knit community structure, which could influence patterns of interpersonal conflict or the presence of vulnerable populations. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.7 per 1,000, meaning Liss’s rate is 21% below this benchmark, a figure that suggests effective local policing or social interventions. However, the seasonal context of March—marking the transition to spring—introduces variables that could affect crime trends. As daylight hours increase and social activities shift, the area may experience changes in public behaviour that either mitigate or exacerbate certain types of incidents. For instance, the relatively low rate of criminal damage and arson (0.5 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.6 per 1,000) might indicate a lack of targeted vandalism or the presence of community initiatives that deter such acts. Conversely, the slight rise in violent crimes compared to February could be influenced by factors such as the end of winter, which may reduce the deterrent effect of harsh weather on interpersonal disputes. These patterns, while not definitive, offer a starting point for understanding how local conditions interact with broader crime trends.

March 2024 saw a sharp 100% increase in robbery, with one incident reported—up from zero in February. This rise contrasts with a 50% decrease in anti-social behaviour, which fell from two to one incident. Meanwhile, violent crimes rose by 18.2%, from 11 to 13, marking a notable shift in the crime mix. While violent crime remains 21% below the UK average (2.1 vs 2.7 per 1,000), robbery alone exceeds the UK rate by 100% (0.2 vs 0.1 per 1,000), highlighting an anomaly in this category. The dominance of violent crimes—accounting for 61.9% of all incidents—suggests a pattern that diverges from the UK trend, where violence typically constitutes a smaller share. For residents, the increase in robbery may signal the need for heightened awareness in public spaces, particularly during the spring transition when foot traffic and social interactions shift.

Liss recorded a crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents in March 2024, marking a 27.7% decrease from February’s rate of 4.6. This decline aligns with broader seasonal patterns, as the transition to spring may influence crime dynamics—longer evenings and shifting social rhythms could alter activity levels in public spaces. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime reported per day, a figure that reflects the low overall rate but remains a tangible metric for local awareness. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 301 residents, a statistic that contextualises the scale of incidents within the population. When compared to the UK average, Liss’s rate is lower, suggesting a combination of local factors—such as community cohesion, effective policing, or the area’s character as a smaller, built-up settlement with limited commercial or nightlife density—that may contribute to its relatively low crime profile. This monthly exposure figure, while modest, underscores the importance of maintaining vigilance even in areas with historically low crime rates.