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

For a population of 25,870 residents, Lee-on-the-Solent recorded 88 crimes in November 2023, translating to a crime rate of 3.4 per 1,000 people. This figure is 54.7% below the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently lower crime profile compared to the national benchmark. The area’s crime mix reveals a focus on violent and disorderly incidents, with violence and sexual offences accounting for 45.5% of all reported crimes, followed by anti-social behaviour (12.5%) and public order offences (10.2%). These patterns align with the characteristics of a coastal built-up area, where community policing efforts and lower population density may contribute to reduced property crimes. Seasonal factors in November, such as Bonfire Night and the start of Black Friday shopping, may have influenced some crime trends. The absence of significant burglary or theft from the person incidents further underscores the area’s relatively low exposure to property-related crime, which is 80–100% below UK averages for these categories. This suggests that local initiatives or environmental factors, such as well-lit public spaces and community engagement, may play a role in maintaining safety during peak retail and seasonal events.

November 2023 saw notable shifts in crime patterns, with possession of weapons rising by 100% (from 1 to 2 incidents) and theft from the person doubling (from 0 to 1). These increases, though small in absolute terms, highlight specific vulnerabilities, such as the potential for weapon-related incidents during darker evenings or isolated public events. Conversely, burglary dropped by 75% (from 4 to 1), and other theft fell by 33.3% (from 9 to 6), indicating possible success in targeting high-risk areas or improving security measures. The crime mix also shows a marked divergence from UK averages: violence and sexual offences in Lee-on-the-Solent are 38% below the national rate, while anti-social behaviour is 62% below. This could reflect the area’s demographic profile, where a lower proportion of high-risk populations or stronger local social cohesion may reduce disorderly incidents. For residents, the daily crime count of 3 incidents remains a tangible reminder of the need for vigilance, particularly during late-night events or high-traffic periods.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime rate in November 2023 (3.4 per 1,000) represents a 10.3% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 3.8 per 1,000, reflecting a continued downward trend. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of 3 crimes per day, a figure that, while modest, underscores the importance of consistent community engagement and policing. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 294 residents, a statistic that places the area’s monthly exposure in stark contrast to the UK average. With a population of 25,870, this means that the likelihood of an individual being directly affected by crime is significantly lower than in more densely populated or high-crime regions. The comparison also highlights the effectiveness of local strategies in mitigating crime, particularly in reducing violent and property-related incidents. While the rate remains low, the 100% below UK average for burglary and theft from the person suggests that targeted interventions—such as improved lighting, CCTV coverage, or community patrols—may be playing a role in deterring these specific crimes. This population-scaled perspective reinforces the idea that Lee-on-the-Solent’s built-up area, despite its proximity to coastal and commuter routes, maintains a safer profile than many comparable regions.