Crime Rate in Isle of Wight: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Isle of Wight

The total recorded crimes in Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 1,116 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Wight crime rate of 7.95 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 Isle of Wight, encompassing approximately 140,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (489) incidents (-0.41% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (156) incidents (44.44% increase)
  • Public order: (108) incidents (-10.00% decrease)
Isle of Wight Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • Hospital with total crimes: 15

Isle of Wight Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Isle of Wight Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newport Central (95 crimes), and the safest, Wootton Bridge (9 crimes), is 86 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Wight.

Similarly, the area of Newport Central & Parkhurst West (128 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Brighstone & Shalfleet (19 crimes), with a difference of 109 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Wight.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newport Central95
Ryde North West72
Sandown North59
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill59
Pan & Barton54

Safest Wards:

Brading & St Helens13
Bembridge13
Binstead & Fishbourne12
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10
Wootton Bridge9

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newport Central & Parkhurst West128
Newport East & Parkhurst East113
Sandown & Brading107
Newport South & West87
Ryde Central85

Safest Areas:

Ryde South43
Bembridge & Nettlestone33
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill31
Binstead & Wootton21
Brighstone & Shalfleet19

Isle of Wight Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (489 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (491 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (120 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (502 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 395 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (430 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 481 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (464 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (430 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (467 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (132 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (533 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (155 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 523 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1017 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 92.45 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202573
April 202590
March 202590
February 2025101
January 202586
December 202474
November 202499
October 202499
September 2024132
August 2024101
July 202472

A total of 1164 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 105.82 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 156 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025156
April 2025108
March 202586
February 202580
January 202559
December 202466
November 202484
October 2024112
September 2024104
August 2024155
July 2024154

A total of 855 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 77.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202581
April 202575
March 202553
February 202575
January 202561
December 202480
November 202471
October 202493
September 202483
August 2024106
July 202477

A total of 37 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.36 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242

A total of 223 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 20.27 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202524
March 202514
February 202521
January 20259
December 202423
November 202420
October 202424
September 202421
August 202421
July 202426

A total of 637 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 57.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202558
April 202561
March 202552
February 202547
January 202557
December 202468
November 202455
October 202454
September 202455
August 202461
July 202469

A total of 41 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244

A total of 162 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 14.73 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202519
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202411
September 202414
August 202417
July 202416

A total of 344 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 31.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202541
April 202533
March 202540
February 202540
January 202526
December 202432
November 202423
October 202417
September 202436
August 202424
July 202432

A total of 133 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.09 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 202520
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202418
July 202417

A total of 1004 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 91.27 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 120 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025108
April 2025120
March 202597
February 202577
January 202578
December 202488
November 202481
October 202476
September 202477
August 2024106
July 202496

A total of 269 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 24.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202545
April 202525
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517
December 202417
November 202421
October 202432
September 202421
August 202432
July 202428

A total of 5205 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 473.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 533 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 2025489
April 2025491
March 2025502
February 2025395
January 2025430
December 2024481
November 2024464
October 2024430
September 2024467
August 2024533
July 2024523

High Crime Locations Isle of Wight in May 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs5
Vehicle crime1
Other theft1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
3. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
4. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime4
5. St Jamess Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Shoplifting2
6. Mulberry Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting12

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