Liss Crime Rate May 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Liss, a built-up area within East Hampshire, reported a crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, placing it 56.8% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This significant disparity highlights the area’s consistently low crime profile, a trend that appears reinforced by its geographical and demographic characteristics. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 40.9% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (13.6%) and other theft (13.6%). These figures align with the seasonal context of May, which typically sees increased outdoor activity due to longer evenings and bank holidays. The relatively high proportion of violent crimes may be partly explained by the area’s proximity to larger urban centres, where such incidents are more common, though Liss itself maintains a lower rate. Anti-social behaviour, while lower than the UK average, saw a sharp increase in May, potentially influenced by the transient population associated with holiday periods. Other theft, though modest in volume, rose sharply, reflecting heightened opportunities in retail or residential areas during the month. The overall crime rate’s stability compared to the previous month suggests no immediate spikes or dips, though the seasonal dynamics of May likely played a role in shaping the distribution of crime types.

May 2025 saw a 10% decrease in violence and sexual offences, reducing the count from 10 to 9, despite the season’s longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising. This decline may partly reflect heightened community awareness or effective local initiatives. Anti-social behaviour surged by 200%, rising from one to three incidents, likely linked to the May bank holidays and increased public gatherings. Burglary and other theft both doubled from zero to two incidents each, suggesting potential vulnerabilities in property security during the month. Criminal damage and arson fell by 60%, from five to two incidents, due to targeted enforcement or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Vehicle crime also dropped by 50%, from two to one incident, indicating possible improvements in vehicle security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes during May.

Liss maintained a stable crime rate of 3.5 per 1,000 residents in May 2025, matching the figure from the previous month. This consistency suggests no significant short-term fluctuations in criminal activity. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one crime reported per day over the 31-day period, a figure that reflects the low overall volume of incidents. When scaled to the local population of 6,324 residents, this translates to one reported crime occurring for roughly every 287 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate provides a tangible sense of the likelihood of encountering crime in Liss, placing it among the safest areas in the UK. The stability in crime rates contrasts with broader UK trends, where Liss continues to demonstrate a marked divergence from national averages, underscoring the unique characteristics of this built-up area within East Hampshire.