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

Lee-on-the-Solent's crime rate in July 2025 stood at 3.8 per 1,000 residents, 55.8% below the UK average of 8.6. This stark contrast to national figures highlights the area's generally low crime profile, consistent with its character as a coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity. The most common crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 39.2% of all reported incidents, followed by anti-social behaviour at 25.8%. These figures align with the seasonal context of July, a peak summer month marked by school holidays, festivals, and increased tourism. The presence of anti-social behaviour and violence may be partly explained by the influx of visitors and the social dynamics of outdoor events, though the overall rate remains significantly lower than the UK average. Property crimes, including shoplifting and burglary, made up 28.9% of the total, with shoplifting showing a sharp rise that will be explored in the highlights section. The area's crime profile suggests a balance between local community factors and seasonal influences, with no single category dominating to the extent seen in more densely populated urban centres.

July 2025 saw a dramatic 166.7% increase in shoplifting, with incidents rising from 3 to 8. This surge may partly explain the overall crime rate's 10.3% monthly increase, despite other categories showing declines. Bicycle theft and possession of weapons both doubled from zero to two cases, an anomaly that contrasts with the UK average for bicycle theft, which Lee-on-the-Solent slightly exceeded by 25%. Meanwhile, other crime and other theft fell by 60% and 44.4% respectively, suggesting targeted interventions or natural fluctuations in reporting. The most common crime type, violence and sexual offences, remained 51% below the UK average, consistent with the area's generally lower crime profile. A resident might note that the 3.8 per 1,000 rate translates to one crime for every 267 residents over the month, a figure that contextualises the area's safety relative to national trends.

Lee-on-the-Solent's crime rate in July 2025 rose 10.3% compared to the previous month, from 3.4 to 3.8 per 1,000 residents. This increase, while modest, suggests a shift in local patterns during peak summer activity. On a daily basis, the area experienced an average of three reported crimes per day over the month, a figure that may reflect the seasonal influx of visitors and residents taking advantage of warmer weather. When viewed through a population lens, the monthly exposure equates to one crime for every 267 residents — a statistic that contextualises the rate as relatively low compared to the UK average. However, this aggregate figure masks variations in specific crime types, some of which saw significant month-on-month changes. The population size of 25,870 residents further scales these numbers, providing a measure of how crime distribution aligns with local demographics and spatial patterns.