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

Lee-on-the-Solent recorded a crime rate of 3.0 per 1,000 residents in September 2024, a figure that is 61% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. This stark contrast highlights the area’s relatively low crime profile. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 43.6% of all crimes (34 incidents), a rate (1.3 per 1,000) that is 50% below the UK average. Anti-social behaviour followed closely, contributing 12.8% of total crimes (10 incidents) at 0.4 per 1,000 — 66% below the UK figure. The seasonal context of September, marked by the start of the academic year and the return of students, may explain some trends, such as the sharp decline in shoplifting (down 76.2%) and the rise in vehicle crime. The latter, though still below the UK average, suggests potential challenges linked to increased traffic or parking activity. Meanwhile, the area’s performance in categories like public order and criminal damage and arson — both significantly below the UK average — reinforces its overall safety compared to the national picture. However, the 400% surge in vehicle crime and the doubling of bicycle theft raise questions about local vulnerabilities, particularly as the area adapts to seasonal shifts and demographic changes.

September 2024 saw a dramatic 400% increase in vehicle crime, with incidents rising from one to five. This jump, though still below the UK average of 0.5 per 1,000, suggests a possible shift in local patterns, potentially linked to increased traffic or changes in parking behaviour. Bicycle theft also doubled, with two reported incidents, a rate that narrowly exceeded the UK average (0.1 per 1,000) by 11%. This may reflect the arrival of new residents or students. Conversely, shoplifting fell sharply by 76.2%, dropping from 21 to 5. This decline could be tied to the start of the academic year, with fewer tourists in the area. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour halved, from 20 to 10, though it remains significantly below the UK average (1.2 per 1,000). These shifts illustrate the combination of seasonal factors and local demographics, with some areas of concern emerging despite an overall decline in crime.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime rate in September 2024 fell to 3.0 per 1,000 residents, a 20.3% decline from 3.8 per 1,000 in August. This reduction aligns with broader trends seen in other UK areas during the transition from summer to autumn, though local factors may also play a role. On a daily basis, the area experienced roughly three reported crimes per day, a figure that remains consistent with historical averages for this time of year. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 332 residents, a monthly exposure rate that is lower than the UK average. With a population of 25,870, this suggests that the area’s residents face a relatively low risk of becoming victims compared to the national picture. However, the sharp increase in vehicle crime and criminal damage and arson highlights the need for targeted awareness, particularly as the area adjusts to seasonal changes in activity and demographics.