Crime Rate in Lee West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lee West

The total recorded crimes in Lee West, Gosport, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lee West crime rate of 1.84 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 West, encompassing approximately 8,696 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Bicycle theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lee West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Pier Street with total crimes: 3

How safe is Lee West?

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

  • Relative to Gosport:

    • In 2024, Lee West demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Gosport average, with 346 crimes compared to 588.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Lee West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

    • In 2023, Lee West had fewer crimes than the Gosport average, with 342 crimes compared to 543. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lee West recorded fewer crimes than 10 out of 13 other areas in the Gosport.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lee West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Lee West has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 1.84 ranking 14th out of 13 in the Gosport, UK

In 2024, the total Lee West crimes were 346. The crime rate of Lee West in 2024 was 39.79 (year) or 3.32 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Gosport.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lee West were around 342 crimes with yearly crime rate of 39.33 (year) or 3.28 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Gosport.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lee West)CrimesRank (Lee West)CrimesRank (Lee West)
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
Anglesey18 13314 13286 12
Lee East25 12238 14244 14

Lee West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (3 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (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 (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (16 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 91 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20255
February 20255
January 202510
December 202411
November 202410
October 20244
September 20247
August 202412
July 20244
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 29 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20242
July 20242
June 20248
May 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
November 20242
July 20241

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
June 20242

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 24 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20253
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20245
July 20244
May 20244

A total of 68 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20251
February 20255
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20247
August 20246
July 20247
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
January 20253
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20242
May 20244

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Lee West in May 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Drugs1
Other theft1
2. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Bicycle theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Pier Street (Map)
Total3
Burglary2
Bicycle theft1
4. Anglesea Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Carnegie Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Redmill Drive (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
7. Swanage Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Olave Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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