Crime Rate in Lee East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lee East

The total recorded crimes in Lee East, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee East crime rate of 2.50 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lee East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fieldhouse Drive with total crimes: 2
  • Albacore Close with total crimes: 2
  • Kimpton Close with total crimes: 2

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 May 2025 the Lee East has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 2.50 ranking 12th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee East)CrimesRank (Lee East)CrimesRank (Lee East)
Harbourside & Town99 11,353 11,064 1
Forton91 31,127 21,004 2
Grange & Alver Valley94 2909 3815 3
Rowner & Holbrook59 5706 4672 4
Bridgemary64 4629 5521 6
Elson41 8528 6535 5
Brockhurst & Privett43 6498 7520 7
Leesland & Newtown41 7443 8468 8
Alverstoke31 10333 12437 9
Peel Common39 9402 9430 10
Hardway27 11400 10259 13
Lee West16 14346 11342 11
Anglesey18 13314 13286 12

Lee East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 37 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20256
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
August 20243
July 20244
June 202410
May 20243

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20257
March 20255
February 20257
January 20258
December 202411
November 20246
October 20246
September 202415
August 20246
July 202413
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
May 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
August 20244
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20251
April 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lee East in May 2025

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

1. Fieldhouse Drive (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Albacore Close (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Kimpton Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
4. Rowan Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Falklands Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Estancia Close (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Chaffinch Way (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
8. Blackbird Way (Map)
Total1
Public order1
9. Sparrow Court (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Longdon Drive (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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