Crime in Liss: statistics, rates and trends
239 crimes were recorded in Liss in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before.
239 crimes were recorded in Liss in the 12 months to July 2026, 36.7 per 1,000 residents. That is lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 8% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 125 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Liss has the 1,341st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Liss | East Hampshire | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 239 | 6,164 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 36.7 | 47.4 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +8% | -6% | -1% |
| Population | 6,504 | 129,975 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Liss was highest in the year to July 2022 (373 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2025 (222). Over the whole period it fell 27%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 239 | 36.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 222 | 34.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 295 | 45.4 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 369 | 56.7 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 373 | 57.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 350 | 53.8 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 258 | 39.7 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 287 | 44.1 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 326 | 50.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 17 |
| June 2026 | 25 |
| May 2026 | 24 |
| April 2026 | 24 |
| March 2026 | 12 |
| February 2026 | 25 |
| January 2026 | 13 |
| December 2025 | 25 |
| November 2025 | 11 |
| October 2025 | 22 |
| September 2025 | 15 |
| August 2025 | 26 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Liss over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. The largest increases were in violence and sexual offences (+32%).
The largest falls were in anti-social behaviour (-38%) and criminal damage and arson (-19%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 125 | 19.2 | 0.56 | +32% |
| Public order | 21 | 3.2 | 0.49 | +5% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 17 | 2.6 | 0.39 | -19% |
| Other theft | 16 | 2.5 | 0.38 | +33% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 13 | 2.0 | 0.13 | -38% |
| Drugs | 12 | 1.8 | 0.56 | +100% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.7 | 0.34 | -42% |
| Burglary | 8 | 1.2 | 0.35 | -11% |
| Other crime | 7 | 1.1 | 0.51 | -22% |
| Possession of weapons | 4 | 0.6 | 0.63 | +100% |
| Shoplifting | 3 | 0.5 | 0.06 | +0% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.3 | 0.18 | +100% |
Violence and sexual offences in Liss
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Liss recorded 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (19.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 32% on the year before. It made up 52.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Liss
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Liss recorded 21 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 5% on the year before. It made up 8.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Liss
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Liss recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 19% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Liss
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Liss recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 6.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Liss
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Liss recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 5.4% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Liss
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Liss recorded 12 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Liss
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Liss recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 42% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Liss
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Liss recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Liss
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Liss recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 2.9% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Liss
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Liss recorded 4 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Liss
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Liss recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Liss
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Liss recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Liss, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Liss.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Liss |
|---|---|---|---|
| Petersfield | 1,010 | 63.2 | +72% |
| Liphook | 406 | 49.0 | +33% |
| Bordon | 736 | 69.5 | +89% |
| Headley Down and Headley | 219 | 39.0 | +6% |
| Midhurst | 234 | 42.6 | +16% |
| Haslemere | 631 | 53.9 | +47% |
| Hindhead | 245 | 42.6 | +16% |
| Four Marks | 153 | 25.8 | -30% |
1 areas within Liss, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Liss had the highest rate (36.7 per 1,000) and Liss the lowest (36.7). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liss | Neighbourhood | 6,504 | 239 | 36.7 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Liss over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near The Oval | 20 |
| On or near Parking Area | 15 |
| On or near Church Street | 13 |
| On or near Francis Rose Way | 12 |
| On or near Linden Drive | 12 |
| On or near Inwood Road | 11 |
| On or near Stodham Lane | 9 |
| On or near Cardew Road | 7 |
| On or near Willow Road | 7 |
| On or near Woodbourne Close | 7 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Liss over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 102 | 42.7% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 61 | 25.5% |
| Under investigation | 20 | 8.4% |
| Status update unavailable | 15 | 6.3% |
| Not recorded | 13 | 5.4% |
| Local resolution | 12 | 5.0% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 8 | 3.3% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 3 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 2 | 0.8% |
| Court result unavailable | 2 | 0.8% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.4% |
Liss has an estimated population of 6,504. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Liss sits in decile 7.4, less deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Liss |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 16.3% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 56.1% |
| Aged 65 and over | 27.7% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 74.5% |
| Social rented homes | 11.8% |
| Private rented homes | 13.6% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 7.4 |
Is Liss a safe place to live?
Liss recorded 36.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, lower than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Liss?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 125 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (21).
Is crime in Liss going up or down?
Recorded crime in Liss was up 8% on the year before: 239 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 222 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Liss?
Liss is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Liss. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.