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

September 2025 marked a combination of rising and falling crime trends in Lee-on-the-Solent, a built-up area within Fareham. The overall crime rate of 3.3 per 1,000 residents—55.4% below the UK average of 7.4—suggests a generally low-risk environment. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary highlights pockets of concern. Violence and sexual offences, the most common category, fell significantly from August, a drop consistent with seasonal patterns as schools and universities resumed operations. This decline may reflect reduced evening activity in student-heavy areas. Anti-social behaviour, however, surged by 850%, likely linked to the influx of students and the associated social dynamics during the start of term. The area’s crime profile remains skewed towards property-related offences, with shoplifting and criminal damage also showing notable decreases compared to the UK average. Seasonal factors, such as the transition from summer to autumn, may have contributed to these shifts, though the interplay of local demographics and environmental changes requires further analysis. Despite the overall low crime rate, residents should remain vigilant, particularly in areas experiencing the anti-social behaviour spike, and report any unusual activity to local authorities.

September 2025 saw a dramatic 850% increase in anti-social behaviour, jumping from 2 to 19 incidents. This surge, though not reflected in the overall crime rate, signals a sharp shift in local dynamics, likely tied to seasonal factors such as the start of term at nearby educational institutions. Concurrently, burglary rates rose by 300%, with four incidents reported—up from one in August. This increase, while still below the UK average of 0.3 per 1,000, warrants attention from residents, particularly in areas with higher foot traffic or unsecured properties. In contrast, violence and sexual offences fell sharply by 68.5%, dropping from 92 to 29 incidents. This decline aligns with the UK average for this category, which stands at 2.6 per 1,000, and may reflect heightened community engagement or proactive policing efforts. Residents are advised to remain cautious, especially in areas experiencing the anti-social behaviour spike, and to report suspicious activity promptly.

Lee-on-the-Solent’s crime rate in September 2025 dropped to 3.3 per 1,000 residents, a 21.9% decrease from the previous month’s rate of 4.3. This decline brings the area’s monthly exposure to roughly one reported crime for every 301 residents, a figure that contextualises the low frequency of incidents for local residents. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately three crimes reported over the 30-day period, a statistic that reflects the overall trend of reduced activity compared to August. When scaled to the population of 25,870, the crime rate remains significantly below the UK average of 7.4 per 1,000, underscoring Lee-on-the-Solent’s relative safety. However, the sharp rise in anti-social behaviour and burglary highlights the need for continued vigilance in specific areas. The combination of seasonal transitions—such as the return to school and university terms—may have influenced these fluctuations.