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

In October 2024, Lee-on-the-Solent maintained a crime rate of 2.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 70.4% below the UK average of 8.1 per 1,000. This stark contrast underscores the area’s relatively low risk profile, though seasonal factors like darker evenings and Halloween may have influenced certain crime patterns. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 32.3% of all crimes, followed by public order offences (16.1%) and other theft (11.3%). The dominance of violent crime in the breakdown may reflect the area’s demographic mix, including a mix of residential and commercial zones where interpersonal conflicts could arise. However, the overall rate remains exceptionally low, suggesting effective community policing or a naturally lower propensity for crime in this built-up area. Seasonal context—such as the transition to shorter days and the timing of Halloween—may have contributed to spikes in specific categories, though these were offset by broader declines in other areas. The per-capita perspective reveals that for every 417 residents, one crime was reported over the month, a figure that, while not negligible, is far below national benchmarks. This low exposure, combined with the area’s proximity to coastal and commuter routes, illustrates a community where crime is not a daily concern but remains a point of vigilance during high-risk periods.

October saw sharp increases in criminal damage and arson (+100%), public order offences (+100%), and possession of weapons (+100%), reflecting potential seasonal pressures linked to Halloween and darker evenings. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, and violence and sexual offences dropped by 41.2%, possibly due to targeted policing or community initiatives. Lee-on-the-Solent’s violent crime rate (0.8 per 1,000) is 70% below the UK average, while public order offences are 29% below. These disparities highlight the area’s distinct profile compared to the national picture. For residents, the most immediate takeaway is the 100% surge in criminal damage, which may signal increased vandalism during the autumn transition.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime rate in October 2024 dropped to 2.4 per 1,000 residents, a 20.5% decrease from the previous month’s 3.0 per 1,000. This decline places the area among the safest in the UK, with crime levels 70.4% below the national average. Locally, this translates to roughly two crimes reported each day, or one crime for every 417 residents over the course of the month. The population context underscores the low risk: even with 25,870 residents, the monthly exposure remains minimal. While daily crime counts provide a snapshot, the monthly aggregate highlights the broader picture—residents face significantly fewer incidents compared to the UK average. This consistency in low rates, despite seasonal factors like Halloween, suggests robust community safety measures or a naturally lower crime profile in this built-up area.