Liss Crime Rate August 2025 | Monthly Statistics

For a town of 6,324 residents, Liss recorded 26 crimes in August 2025, translating to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000 people—49.4% below the UK average of 8.1. This figure underscores Liss’s relatively safe environment, though the distribution of crime types reveals a complex picture. Violent and sexual offences dominated, accounting for 73.1% of all incidents (19 cases), followed by public order offences (5 cases, 19.2%) and possession of weapons (1 case, 3.9%). The seasonal context of August—a peak holiday month—may have influenced these patterns. Increased tourism and transient populations during this period could contribute to higher rates of violent incidents, while the closure of homes during holidays may have inadvertently heightened burglary risks. The low property crime rate (1 case) further highlights Liss’s distinct profile, contrasting with the UK average where property crimes typically form a larger share. This data aligns with Liss’s character as a smaller, more rural built-up area within East Hampshire, where community cohesion and limited commercial activity may naturally suppress certain crime types. However, the violent crime spike raises questions about localized factors, such as the impact of summer events or the presence of short-term visitors, which could temporarily disrupt the area’s usual low-crime rhythm.

August 2025 saw a dramatic increase in violent crimes, surging from three to 19—a 533.3% rise—driving the overall crime rate to 4.1 per 1,000. This jump, while stark, was offset by a 16.7% decrease in public order offences, which fell from six to five. The violent crime rate in Liss (3.0 per 1,000) was 5% above the UK average for this category, suggesting local factors may amplify violence despite the area’s overall safety. Conversely, other theft fell 61% below the UK average (0.2 vs. 0.5 per 1,000), potentially reflecting Liss’s compact nature or effective local deterrence. Possession of weapons also rose sharply, doubling from zero to one incident. Residents may find the violent crime spike noteworthy, as it contrasts with the area’s usual low crime profile and could signal seasonal or situational pressures, such as increased transient populations during August’s peak tourism period.

In August 2025, Liss recorded 26 crimes over 31 days, averaging approximately one crime per day. This daily rate, while low, reflects a 52.8% increase from the previous month’s rate of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 243 residents, highlighting the relatively low frequency of incidents in this built-up area. When scaled to the population of 6,324, this equates to a crime rate of 4.1 per 1,000, significantly lower than the UK average of 8.1. The monthly exposure figure underscores that residents face a minimal risk of encountering crime compared to national trends. However, the sharp rise in violent crimes—jumping from three to 19—marks a notable shift that contrasts with the overall stability in other categories. This disparity suggests that while Liss remains a generally safe area, targeted attention to violent incidents may be warranted. The low daily crime count also aligns with Liss’s character as a smaller, possibly more tightly knit community, where crime may be less frequent but more concentrated in specific contexts, such as seasonal events or transient populations.