Liss Crime Rate September 2024 | Monthly Statistics

September 2024 marked a notable shift in Liss’s crime profile, with violent crimes accounting for half of all reported incidents. At 3.2 crimes per 1,000 residents, Liss’s overall crime rate remains 58.4% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000, a stark contrast to many urban centres. The most prevalent category was violence and sexual offences, comprising 50% of total crimes.6 per 1,000 is 39% below the UK average. This suggests a lower incidence of violent crime than expected for a built-up area within East Hampshire, possibly reflecting strong community cohesion or effective local policing. Meanwhile, property crimes were less frequent, with only 6 reported, underscoring the area’s relatively low exposure to theft and burglary. Seasonal factors may have played a role: as September brings the return of students to local schools and universities, increased social activity could contribute to higher reported incidents of anti-social behaviour and criminal damage. However, the overall trend remains one of safety, with Liss’s crime rate consistently below national benchmarks. The interplay of a small, close-knit community and limited commercial activity likely contributes to this pattern, though further analysis would be needed to confirm such links.

September 2024 saw sharp increases in three specific crime categories, each doubling from August’s figures. Criminal damage and arson rose by 100%, from one to two incidents, possibly linked to seasonal transitions and increased outdoor activity as evenings lengthen. Other crime also doubled, with two reported cases, including unclassified incidents that may reflect evolving patterns in local criminality. Anti-social behaviour, another category that doubled, could be tied to the start of the academic year, with students adjusting to new routines. Violence and sexual offences remained the largest single category, yet their rate of 1.6 per 1,000 is still 39% below the UK average. This suggests that while local factors may temporarily elevate certain types of crime, the area’s overall safety profile remains strong. Conversely, other categories like robbery and bicycle theft were above UK averages—robbery by 100% and bicycle theft by 122%—though these remain rare given the low total crime count. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the need to remain vigilant during evenings, as the rise in anti-social behaviour and criminal damage may indicate heightened activity in public spaces.

Liss’s crime rate of 3.2 per 1,000 residents in September 2024 represents a 17.5% increase from August’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000, though it remains significantly lower than the UK average. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 316 residents, a monthly exposure that is exceptionally low compared to national trends. On a daily basis, the area saw roughly one crime per day, a figure that highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up area. Given Liss’s population of 6,324, this translates to a level of safety that is uncommon for regions of similar size. The previous month’s rate was already below the UK average, and while the September increase suggests a temporary uptick, the overall trajectory remains one of relative security. For context, the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000 means that Liss’s residents face less than half the risk of experiencing a crime compared to the national average. This disparity may be attributed to Liss’s small size, limited commercial activity, and the absence of high-density housing or major transport hubs that typically correlate with higher crime rates. The combination of these factors creates a unique environment where crime, while not entirely absent, remains a rare occurrence.