Liss Crime Rate February 2026 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate Liss’s crime picture in February 2026, accounting for 44% of all reported crimes. At 4.0 crimes per 1,000 residents, the area’s overall crime rate remains 37.5% below the UK average of 6.4 per 1,000. This stark contrast to national trends suggests a unique local dynamic, potentially shaped by Liss’s character as a built-up area within East Hampshire. While the UK sees higher rates of violent crime, Liss’s figures are 27% below the national average for this category, indicating a relatively safer environment for residents despite the prominence of violence as the leading crime type. Seasonal factors may play a role in this pattern: February, a winter month marked by reduced outdoor activity and a pre-spring lull, could contribute to the concentration of violent incidents indoors or in areas with limited public engagement. However, the absence of significant spikes in property crime—such as burglary or vehicle theft—contrasts with typical urban patterns, suggesting that Liss’s built-up nature may not align with the retail and high-traffic environments that often drive such offences. The low overall crime rate, combined with the dominance of violence, highlights a combination of local demographics and the types of crime that emerge in smaller, less densely populated built-up areas. Further analysis of seasonal trends and local events may help contextualise these figures, but the data as it stands underscores Liss’s distinct position within the broader UK crime profile.

February 2026 saw a 91.7% increase in Liss’s crime rate compared to January, rising from 2.1 to 4.0 per 1,000 residents. This jump was driven by a tripling of several categories: other crime, criminal damage and arson, and public order offences each rose by 100% from zero to two incidents. These increases, while modest in absolute terms, mark a notable shift in the crime mix, with property crimes (6 incidents) now accounting for 24% of the total, compared to 44% for violent crimes. The area’s violent crime rate—1.7 per 1,000—remains 27% below the UK average for this category, a gap that may reflect Liss’s relatively low population density and the absence of major nightlife or high-traffic areas that often correlate with higher rates of violence. Conversely, drug-related offences in Liss (0.5 per 1,000) are 117% above the UK average of 0.2 per 1,000, indicating a potential localised issue that warrants further scrutiny. Residents may find the breakdown of violent crimes particularly relevant, as these incidents—accounting for 44% of all reports—highlight the need for targeted community initiatives focused on conflict resolution and public safety.

Liss’s February 2026 crime rate of 4.0 per 1,000 residents represents a sharp 91.7% increase from January’s 2.1 per 1,000, marking one of the most significant monthly jumps in recent records. This rise, though still well below the UK average, translates to a local daily crime context of roughly one incident per day over the 28-day period. When scaled to the population of 6,324, this means that over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 253 residents—a figure that, while low, underscores the relative rarity of crime in this built-up area compared to larger urban centres. The comparison to national averages reveals stark contrasts: while Liss’s violent crime rate is 27% below the UK average, its drug-related offences are 117% above the national figure, suggesting a divergence in local challenges. This disparity may reflect Liss’s unique demographic profile, with drug-related incidents potentially linked to specific subpopulations or localised factors not captured in broader national statistics. The absence of a significant increase in property crimes—despite the overall rate jump—further differentiates Liss from typical urban crime patterns, where theft and burglary often dominate. For residents, the low frequency of crime (one in 253) provides reassurance, but the concentration of incidents in violent and drug-related categories highlights areas where local authorities may need to focus resources.