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

For a population of 25,870, 102 crimes reported in November 2025 equate to 3.9 crimes per 1,000 residents — a rate 46.6% below the UK average of 7.3. This figure underscores Lee-on-the-Solent’s relatively low crime profile compared to national benchmarks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime mix, accounting for 36.3% of all reports (37 cases), followed by anti-social behaviour (23.5%, 24 cases) and criminal damage and arson (9.8%, 10 cases). These figures align with the area’s character as a built-up coastal community where retail and leisure activity may drive anti-social incidents, while seasonal factors like Bonfire Night and Black Friday shopping could contribute to spikes in certain crime types. The low rate of burglary (1 case) and vehicle crime (1 case) contrasts with UK averages, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local policing. However, the prominence of violence and sexual offences raises questions about local safety dynamics, particularly as November’s shorter evenings may influence patterns of public interaction. Overall, the data highlights a community with a generally safe environment but areas requiring targeted interventions.

November 2025 saw a 100% increase in bicycle theft, rising from 0 to 4 cases — a sharp contrast to the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000 residents. This jump may reflect increased cycling during darker evenings or unsecured bike storage in the area’s residential zones. Robbery also doubled, with 2 cases reported (up from 1), though this remains well below the UK average of 0.1 per 1,000. Conversely, burglary fell by 75% (from 4 to 1 cases), potentially linked to improved home security measures or seasonal shifts in criminal activity. Anti-social behaviour, though still 15% below the UK average, remains a persistent issue, with 24 cases (23.5% of total crimes). The stark disparity between Lee-on-the-Solent’s 0.2 per 1,000 rate for shoplifting and the UK’s 0.6 per 1,000 suggests a lower incidence of retail crime, due to the area’s smaller retail footprint compared to larger urban centres. Bicycle theft’s 233% above the UK average highlights a local vulnerability that may require enhanced cycle parking solutions or community awareness campaigns.

November 2025’s crime rate of 3.9 per 1,000 residents represents an 8.5% increase from October’s 3.6 — a modest rise that still leaves the area significantly safer than the UK average. On a daily basis, Lee-on-the-Solent experienced approximately 3 crimes per day, a manageable frequency for a community of 25,870. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 254 residents, a figure that contextualises the monthly exposure as relatively low compared to national trends. While the overall rate is down from the UK’s 7.3, specific categories like violence and sexual offences (1.4 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour (0.9 per 1,000) remain well below their respective UK averages, indicating effective local policing or community cohesion. However, the 233% above UK average for bicycle theft underscores a unique challenge, possibly tied to the area’s cycling infrastructure or seasonal demand for bikes during festive shopping. This contrast between overall safety and niche vulnerabilities illustrates the need for tailored crime prevention strategies that balance broad community safety with targeted interventions for high-risk categories.