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 July 2025 are around 1,130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Wight crime rate of 8.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (471) incidents (6.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (163) incidents (64.65% increase)
  • Public order: (130) incidents (56.63% increase)
Isle of Wight Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parkhurst Road with total crimes: 15
  • Princess Close with total crimes: 13

Isle of Wight Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Isle of Wight Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Ryde North West (96 crimes), and the safest, Binstead & Fishbourne (6 crimes), is 90 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Wight.

Similarly, the area of Newport East & Parkhurst East (130 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Binstead & Wootton (18 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Wight.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ryde North West96
Newport Central92
Pan & Barton66
Mountjoy & Shide63
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58

Safest Wards:

Chale, Niton & Shorwell10
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10
Bembridge9
Cowes West & Gurnard8
Binstead & Fishbourne6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newport East & Parkhurst East130
Newport Central & Parkhurst West126
Sandown & Brading111
Ryde Central110
Newport South & West94

Safest Areas:

Ryde West & Havenstreet35
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood24
Brighstone & Shalfleet23
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill19
Binstead & Wootton18

Isle of Wight 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 471 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 163 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (441 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 33 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.71 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254

A total of 590 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 84.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202569
May 202573
April 202590
March 202590
February 2025101
January 202586

A total of 474 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 67.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 81 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202552
May 202581
April 202575
March 202553
February 202575
January 202561

A total of 267 Drugs incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 38.14 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202548
May 202541
April 202533
March 202540
February 202540
January 202526

A total of 158 Burglary incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 22.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202545
April 202525
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517

A total of 103 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 14.71 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202520
April 202519
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513

A total of 751 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 107.29 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 202599
May 2025156
April 2025108
March 202586
February 202580
January 202559

A total of 31 Robbery incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 4.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254

A total of 134 Other crime incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 19.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202520
April 202524
March 202514
February 202521
January 20259

A total of 395 Other theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 56.43 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202551
May 202558
April 202561
March 202552
February 202547
January 202557

A total of 27 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 3.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251

A total of 81 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 11.57 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 202520
January 20253

A total of 693 Public order incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 99.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 202583
May 2025108
April 2025120
March 202597
February 202577
January 202578

A total of 3219 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 7 month period, averaging 459.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 502 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025471
June 2025441
May 2025489
April 2025491
March 2025502
February 2025395
January 2025430

High Crime Locations Isle of Wight in July 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Public order4
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Princess Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Avenue Slipway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2

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