Crime Rate in Lee East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lee East

The total recorded crimes in Lee East, Gosport, UK in July 2025 are around 12 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee East crime rate of 1.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Lee East, encompassing approximately 10,010 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lee East Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Albacore Close with total crimes: 3
  • Spencer Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lee East?

To understand the safety of Lee East, we need to analyze Lee East crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Lee East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gosport average, with 238 crimes compared to 588.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lee East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Lee East had fewer crimes than the Gosport average, with 244 crimes compared to 543. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lee East recorded fewer crimes than 13 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Gosport, Lee East has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Lee East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lee East has recorded 12 crimes with crime rate of 1.20 ranking 14th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Lee East crimes were 238. The crime rate of Lee East in 2024 was 23.78 (year) or 1.98 (month) ranking it 14 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lee East were around 244 crimes with yearly crime rate of 24.37 (year) or 2.03 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee East)CrimesRank (Lee East)CrimesRank (Lee East)
Harbourside & Town151 11,353 11,064 1
Forton104 21,127 21,004 2
Grange & Alver Valley68 3909 3815 3
Rowner & Holbrook51 5706 4672 4
Bridgemary54 4629 5521 6
Elson33 10528 6535 5
Alverstoke46 6333 12437 9
Brockhurst & Privett34 8498 7520 7
Lee West36 7346 11342 11
Leesland & Newtown33 9443 8468 8
Peel Common29 13402 9430 10
Hardway32 11400 10259 13
Anglesey30 12314 13286 12

Lee East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (5 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 99 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202510
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20256
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20254
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20251
September 20243

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

High Crime Locations Lee East in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Lee East postcode area is presented below.

1. Albacore Close (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Spencer Drive (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Martinet Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Seafire Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Magister Drive (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Cherry Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sea Crest Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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