Lee-on-the-Solent Crime Rate March 2023 | Monthly Statistics

The crime mix in Lee-on-the-Solent during March 2023 reveals a distinct profile that contrasts with UK-wide trends. Violent crimes accounted for 42.1% of the 95 reported incidents, a proportion that, while significant, remains 42% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000 residents. This suggests a community where interpersonal violence is less common than in many other parts of the country. Property crimes, including shoplifting (11 incidents) and public order offences (10 incidents), are reported at rates 18% and 38% below national levels respectively — a pattern consistent with the area’s overall lower crime rate. The seasonal transition to spring, with longer evenings, may have influenced the prevalence of violent crimes.6 per 1,000 residents still indicates a relatively safe environment. This balance of crime types points to a community where the built-up area’s character — likely shaped by coastal living and lower population density — plays a role in mitigating certain types of criminal activity. The absence of significant spikes in property-related crimes such as burglary or vehicle crime (both at 0.2 and 0.3 per 1,000 respectively) further reinforces the idea that Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime picture is not dominated by the typical urban challenges of theft or vandalism. Instead, the area’s crime profile appears to reflect a more stable, community-oriented environment where violent incidents, though present, are not as pervasive as in other regions. This contrast with UK averages may be partly explained by the area’s geography, where open spaces and a smaller population base could contribute to a lower incidence of property crimes. The data also highlights that anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, while reported, are at rates 71% and 50% below UK averages respectively — reinforcing the notion that Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime mix is uniquely shaped by its local context. As the month transitioned into spring, the crime mix remained relatively consistent with the area’s historical patterns, suggesting that the seasonal shift did not trigger a significant surge in any particular category. This stability, combined with the area’s below-average rates across most crime types, illustrates a community where crime, while not absent, is not a dominant feature of daily life.

The crime mix in Lee-on-the-Solent reveals a notable contrast to UK-wide patterns. Violent crimes (40 incidents) made up 42.1% of the total, but this rate of 1.6 per 1,000 residents is 42% below the UK average of 2.7 per 1,000. This suggests a community where interpersonal violence is less prevalent than in many other parts of the country. Property crimes, including shoplifting (11 incidents) and public order offences (10 incidents), are reported at rates 18% and 38% below UK averages respectively — a trend consistent with the area’s lower overall crime rate. The balance between violent and property crimes also shifts compared to the UK profile, where property crimes typically dominate. This divergence may reflect the area’s coastal character, where public spaces and community engagement could mitigate certain types of crime. For residents, the data highlights that while violence remains a concern, it is not as widespread as in other regions, offering a nuanced picture of local safety.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime rate of 3.7 per 1,000 residents in March 2023 places it 51.3% below the UK average of 7.6 per 1,000. This gap is reflected in the daily crime context, with roughly 3 crimes reported each day in the area. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 272 residents — a figure that underscores the relatively low frequency of incidents compared to the national average. When scaled to the area’s population of 25,870, this translates to a manageable level of exposure for local residents. The crime breakdown further illustrates this safety profile: violent crimes, while accounting for 42.1% of all incidents, remain significantly below the UK average for this category. Similarly, shoplifting, public order, and other property-related crimes are all reported at rates well beneath national benchmarks, suggesting a crime picture that diverges from the typical urban experience. This contrast may be influenced by Lee-on-the-Solent’s character as a coastal built-up area, where community cohesion and lower population density could contribute to a more stable crime environment.