Lee-on-the-Solent Crime Rate April 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime profile in April 2025 reflects a combination of seasonal activity and local demographics. The area’s crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents — 44.2% below the UK average — underscores its status as a relatively low-crime built-up area within Fareham. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, accounting for 41.4% of all incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour (18.0%) and public order offences (8.1%). This violent crime concentration may be linked to the town’s proximity to Fareham’s urban core and the presence of local amenities that attract both residents and visitors. The seasonal context of April, marked by Easter and spring weather, likely contributed to increased outdoor activity, which could explain the prominence of public order and anti-social behaviour. Property crimes such as shoplifting and vehicle theft remained significantly below UK averages, reflecting the area’s lower retail density compared to larger urban centres. The absence of burglary and other theft from the person incidents further suggests that Lee-on-the-Solent’s built-up character, with its limited commercial zones, may reduce opportunities for such crimes. However, the spike in criminal damage and arson raises questions about whether targeted enforcement or environmental factors during the Easter period played a role. Overall, the data illustrates a community where violent and disorderly crimes dominate, but property-related offences remain comparatively rare, aligning with the area’s character as a semi-rural commuter hub.

April 2025 saw dramatic swings in specific crime categories, with criminal damage and arson surging by 300% (from 2 to 8 incidents) — the most extreme month-on-month change. This spike aligns with seasonal factors, as Easter holidays and spring weather may have increased outdoor activity and property vulnerability in the built-up area. Anti-social behaviour also rose 150% (8 to 20), likely linked to the Easter period and increased foot traffic in public spaces. Conversely, burglary fell 66.7% (3 to 1), possibly due to heightened police patrols or community initiatives during the holiday season. Violence and sexual offences remained 31% below the UK average at 1.8 per 1,000, while vehicle crime dropped 40% (5 to 3), suggesting a temporary reduction in theft from vehicles, due to reduced parking congestion during holidays. These shifts illustrate how local events and weather can influence crime dynamics in a short timeframe.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime rate in April 2025 rose 47.9% compared to March 2025, reflecting a shift from 2.9 to 4.3 crimes per 1,000 residents. This increase, while notable, remains 44.2% below the UK average of 7.7 per 1,000. On a daily basis, 4 crimes were reported per day in April, a figure that, while consistent with local patterns, highlights the area’s generally low crime environment. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 233 residents, a metric that contextualises the monthly exposure for residents. This rate is lower than the UK average when considering similar population-sized areas, though local factors such as the town’s coastal location and proximity to Fareham may influence reporting trends. The population of 25,870 means that even small absolute changes in crime numbers translate to meaningful shifts in per-capita rates, underscoring the importance of scaling statistics to local demographics.