Liss Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Liss, a built-up area within East Hampshire, recorded a crime rate of 2.9 per 1,000 residents in November 2024—61.8% below the UK average of 7.6. This stark contrast with national figures underscores the area’s position as one of the safest in the country. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 38.9% of all reported incidents. This rate (1.1 per 1,000) was 57% below the UK average, a trend consistent with Liss’s generally low levels of violent crime. Property crimes, including burglary and vehicle theft, were also significantly below the UK average, with burglary at 0.3 per 1,000 (3% below national levels). However, 'other crime'—a category encompassing non-specific offences—was 76% above the UK average, indicating a potential gap in understanding or reporting practices. Seasonal factors, including the dark evenings of November and the proximity of Bonfire Night, may have influenced patterns. The area’s low crime profile aligns with its rural-adjacent character, where limited urban density and strong community ties likely contribute to reduced opportunities for crime. This data further reinforces Liss’s reputation as a relatively safe place to live, despite the occasional spikes in specific categories.

November saw notable month-on-month increases in anti-social behaviour (+100%), burglary (+100%), and 'other crime' (+100%), reflecting a shift in the crime mix. While violent crimes remained the most common category (38.9% of total), they were 57% below the UK average of 2.6 per 1,000. Conversely, 'other crime' in Liss was 76% above the UK average, a category that includes non-specific or unclassified offences. This divergence highlights the need for closer scrutiny of local reporting practices or emerging trends. The absence of significant increases in property crimes—such as burglary, which rose only to 2 cases—suggests that the area’s lower crime rate may be partly attributable to effective local policing or community engagement. For residents, the 1-in-351 monthly exposure rate provides a concrete measure of risk, though it remains far below the UK average.

Liss's crime rate in November 2024 (2.9 per 1,000 residents) marks a 29.0% increase from the previous month's rate of 2.2 per 1,000. This upward shift, though modest, contrasts with the area’s consistent position well below the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 351 residents, a figure that underscores the low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. Daily crime context reveals an average of one crime per day in November, a statistic that, when scaled to the local population, highlights the area’s relative safety compared to national trends. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that residents face a significantly lower risk of experiencing crime than the UK average, with violent crimes in Liss being 57% below the national rate for this category. These figures, when considered alongside the area’s small population and rural-adjacent setting, suggest that local factors—such as community cohesion and limited urban density—play a role in maintaining this lower crime profile.