Is Lee Safe?
Crime statistics for Lee. Based on official UK Police data, updated June 2026.
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Crime Zone Map
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Crime by Category
Last 12 months — 568 total crimes recorded in Lee
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Lee — last 12 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Lee safe?
Lee has a CrimeRadar safety score of 28/100, rated Below Average. A total of 568 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, an increase of 21.4% compared to the previous year. Crime levels in Lee are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Lee in the last 12 months?
568 crimes were recorded in Lee in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents an increase of 21.4% compared to the previous 12-month period (468 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 232 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Lee?
The most common crime in Lee is Violent Crime, with 232 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 40.8% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Lee increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Lee is increasing. The year-on-year trend shows a rise of 21.4% — from 468 crimes in the previous 12 months to 568 in the most recent period. This upward trend is something residents and prospective buyers should factor into their decisions.
What is the safety score for Lee?
Lee has a safety score of 28 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Lee compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?
Lee has a safety score of 28/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 22/100. Lee is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Lee?
16.1% of crimes recorded in Lee resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Lee?
232 violent crimes were recorded in Lee in the last 12 months — representing 40.8% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 128 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Lee last updated?
The crime data for Lee was last updated in June 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Lee with other areas?
You can compare Lee with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.