Lee-on-the-Solent Crime Rate June 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime profile in June 2024 reveals a distinct imbalance between violent and property crimes, with the former dominating the total tally. The area recorded 3.5 crimes per 1,000 residents, placing it 57.3% below the UK average of 8.2. This stark deviation from national trends is notable, as violent crimes (41 incidents) accounted for 45.1% of all reported crimes, compared to property crimes (23 incidents) at 25.3%. The remaining 29.6% of crimes fell into categories such as anti-social behaviour and public order offences. This pattern may reflect the area’s character as a mixed-use coastal town with a significant residential population and limited commercial activity, where interpersonal disputes and public disorder are more prevalent than theft or burglary. Seasonal context adds nuance: June marks the start of summer, a period when outdoor activity increases, potentially contributing to higher reports of violence and anti-social behaviour. However, the overall rate remains markedly lower than the UK average, suggesting effective local policing or community engagement strategies. The breakdown of crime types also shows that Lee-on-the-Solent’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) is 42% below the UK average, while property crimes like shoplifting and vehicle crime are even further below national rates. This divergence from the UK profile may indicate a demographic or geographic factor, such as a younger population with lower rates of property-related offences or a lower density of retail and public spaces that typically drive theft. The data, while not definitive, invites further exploration of how local conditions interact with national crime trends.

June 2024 saw significant month-on-month shifts in Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime profile. Violent and sexual offences surged by 57.7%, rising from 26 to 41 incidents, a jump that outpaced all other categories. This increase, combined with a 100% rise in drug-related crimes (from 1 to 2), suggests a possible uptick in targeted incidents or changes in local reporting patterns. Conversely, shoplifting plummeted by 66.7%, dropping from 12 to 4, and criminal damage and arson fell by 42.9% (14 to 8), indicating that some crime types may have been affected by seasonal factors or ongoing community initiatives. The dominance of violent crime over property crime is particularly striking: while property crimes accounted for 25.3% of the total, violent crimes made up nearly half (45.1%), a disparity that contrasts with UK-wide trends where property crimes typically outnumber violent ones. This imbalance may be influenced by Lee-on-the-Solent’s proximity to Fareham’s urban core, where higher population density and social interactions could contribute to interpersonal conflicts. The area’s violent crime rate (1.6 per 1,000) remains 42% below the UK average, while property crimes like anti-social behaviour (0.7 per 1,000) are 50% below national levels. These figures suggest that local factors—such as community policing efforts or demographic characteristics—may be playing a role in shaping the crime profile. A resident might find the sharp drop in shoplifting particularly relevant, as it could indicate improved security measures or reduced foot traffic during the early summer months.

Compared to May 2024, Lee-on-the-Solent’s overall crime rate fell by 17.2%, from 4.3 to 3.5 per 1,000 residents, marking a notable decline. This reduction is reflected in daily crime statistics: 91 crimes over 30 days equate to roughly 3 crimes per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s historically low crime rates. When scaled to the population of 25,870, the monthly exposure translates to one reported crime for every 284 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to the UK average. This exposure rate is particularly significant for residents, as it highlights the low probability of experiencing crime in Lee-on-the-Solent. The previous month’s rate of 4.3 per 1,000, while still below the UK average, suggests that the June decline was driven by specific factors such as the drop in anti-social behaviour and shoplifting. The comparison also reveals that Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime profile is increasingly divergent from the UK norm: while the UK average for violent crimes is 2.8 per 1,000, Lee-on-the-Solent’s rate is 1.6, and its property crime rates are consistently lower across categories like burglary (0.2 vs UK’s 0.3) and vehicle crime (0.2 vs UK’s 0.5). These differences may be influenced by the area’s size, with smaller populations often experiencing different crime dynamics. The low daily crime count and monthly exposure figures further reinforce the perception of Lee-on-the-Solent as a relatively safe area, though the increase in violent and drug-related crimes in June raises questions about whether this trend is temporary or part of a broader shift.