Liss Crime Rate January 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liss's crime rate for January 2025 stood at 2.9 per 1,000 residents, placing it 59.2% below the UK average of 7.1 per 1,000. This figure, while showing a 20.3% increase from December 2024, remains in line with the area's historically low crime profile. The most prevalent crime category was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 66.7% of all reported incidents (12 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (3 cases) and vehicle crime (2 cases). These patterns are consistent with the characteristics of a built-up area in East Hampshire, where lower population density and limited urban infrastructure typically correlate with reduced opportunities for certain types of crime. The seasonal context of January—marked by post-holiday activity, shorter daylight hours, and reduced retail footfall—may contribute to the observed emphasis on interpersonal crimes over property-related incidents. The low rate of property crimes (2 cases) aligns with the area's rural-adjacent character, where fewer commercial spaces and lower population density naturally limit opportunities for theft and burglary. Meanwhile, the relatively high incidence of violence and sexual offences could reflect the social dynamics of a small, close-knit community where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to escalate. The UK average for violence and sexual offences is 2.5 per 1,000, meaning Liss's rate of 1.9 per 1,000 is 24% below the national benchmark, a statistic that further reinforces the area's comparative safety. Anti-social behaviour, at 0.5 per 1,000 (49% below the UK average of 1.0 per 1,000), and vehicle crime (0.3 per 1,000, 27% below the UK average of 0.4 per 1,000) also demonstrate Liss's consistent performance in keeping certain crime types well below national levels. These figures, when considered alongside the area's demographic and geographic profile, suggest a combination of environmental factors, community cohesion, and limited exposure to high-risk environments that collectively contribute to its low crime rates.

January 2025 saw dramatic increases in three key crime categories, each doubling from December's figures. Vehicle crime, violence and sexual offences, and drugs-related incidents all surged by 100%, with the latter two rising from six to 12 and zero to one respectively. This sharp shift in the crime mix contrasts with the previous month's profile, where property crimes dominated. Violence and sexual offences now represent 66.7% of all reported crimes, significantly below the UK average of 2.5 per 1,000 (24% lower). The surge in vehicle crime, despite remaining at 0.3 per 1,000 (27% below the UK average), may reflect increased traffic during the post-holiday period or seasonal fluctuations in vehicle-related incidents. Residents may find the 100% increase in violence and sexual offences particularly noteworthy, suggesting a need for continued vigilance in community safety measures.

Liss's crime rate in January 2025 rose by 20.3% compared to December 2024, increasing from 2.4 to 2.9 per 1,000 residents. This upward trend, though still well below the UK average, reflects a shift in the local crime profile. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, highlighting a consistent but low-level presence of criminal activity. Monthly exposure figures show that over the course of January, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 351 residents, a statistic that places Liss among the safer built-up areas in the UK. When scaled to the population of 6,324, this rate underscores the relatively limited impact of crime on individual residents, even as the overall rate has risen. The increase aligns with seasonal patterns typical of January, a month often marked by reduced outdoor activity and post-holiday adjustments that may influence both reporting rates and the nature of incidents.