Crime Rate in Isle of Wight: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Isle of Wight

The total recorded crimes in Isle of Wight, Isle of Wight in January 2025 are around 848 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Wight crime rate of 6.04 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 Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (430) incidents (-10.60% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (86) incidents (16.22% increase)
  • Public order: (78) incidents (-11.36% decrease)
Isle of Wight Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 21
  • Hospital with total crimes: 18
  • High Street with total crimes: 16

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 (79 crimes), and the safest, Chale, Niton & Shorwell (2 crimes), is 77 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Wight.

Similarly, the area of Sandown & Brading (98 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Brighstone & Shalfleet (5 crimes), with a difference of 93 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Wight.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ryde North West79
Newport Central65
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill64
Mountjoy & Shide50
Sandown South48

Safest Wards:

Freshwater North & Yarmouth8
Wootton Bridge6
Bembridge6
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet3
Chale, Niton & Shorwell2

Most Dangerous Areas:

Sandown & Brading98
Newport Central & Parkhurst West89
Ryde Central88
Newport East & Parkhurst East85
Newport South & West75

Safest Areas:

Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood25
Bembridge & Nettlestone19
Binstead & Wootton15
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill5
Brighstone & Shalfleet5

Isle of Wight Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1066 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (294 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 810 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 101.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202578
December 202488
November 202481
October 202476
September 202477
August 2024106
July 202496
June 2024208

A total of 26 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 190 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20259
December 202423
November 202420
October 202424
September 202421
August 202421
July 202426
June 202446

A total of 37 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 216 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 27.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202517
December 202417
November 202421
October 202432
September 202421
August 202432
July 202428
June 202448

A total of 4394 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 549.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1066 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2025430
December 2024481
November 2024464
October 2024430
September 2024467
August 2024533
July 2024523
June 20241066

A total of 553 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 69.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202557
December 202468
November 202455
October 202454
September 202455
August 202461
July 202469
June 2024134

A total of 99 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 12.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420

A total of 30 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 248 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 31.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202526
December 202432
November 202423
October 202417
September 202436
August 202424
July 202432
June 202458

A total of 158 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 19.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202411
September 202414
August 202417
July 202416
June 202456

A total of 1028 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 128.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202559
December 202466
November 202484
October 2024112
September 2024104
August 2024155
July 2024154
June 2024294

A total of 779 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 97.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202586
December 202474
November 202499
October 202499
September 2024132
August 2024101
July 202472
June 2024116

A total of 765 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 95.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202561
December 202480
November 202471
October 202493
September 202483
August 2024106
July 202477
June 2024194

High Crime Locations Isle of Wight in January 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total21
Shoplifting21
2. Hospital (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences10
Public order5
Other theft2
Other crime1
3. High Street (Map)
Total16
Violence and sexual offences8
Public order3
Anti-social behaviour3
Drugs1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Hewitt Crescent (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences12
Criminal damage and arson2
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total14
Shoplifting14
6. East Street (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Criminal damage and arson2
Public order1

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