Crime Rate in Central Rural: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Central Rural

The total recorded crimes in Central Rural, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 26 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Central Rural crime rate of 139.78 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 Central Rural, encompassing approximately 186 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Central Rural Crime Hotspots

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

  • Blackwater Hollow with total crimes: 7
  • Hazely Combe with total crimes: 2
  • Harts Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Central Rural?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Central Rural demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 188 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Central Rural recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Central Rural had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 194 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Central Rural recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Central Rural has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Central Rural Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Central Rural has recorded 26 crimes with crime rate of 139.78 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Central Rural crimes were 188. The crime rate of Central Rural in 2024 was 1010.75 (year) or 84.23 (month) ranking it 28 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Central Rural were around 194 crimes with yearly crime rate of 1043.01 (year) or 86.92 (month) ranking 25 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)
Newport Central81 11,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West59 31,126 11,008 2
Mountjoy & Shide62 2728 4642 4
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill43 6745 3725 3
Pan & Barton50 4590 6584 5
Sandown South46 5600 5562 6
Sandown North33 8551 7491 7
Ventnor & St Lawrence40 7422 9370 9
East Cowes31 10435 8384 8
Freshwater South33 9381 11368 10
Shanklin Central18 24397 10295 14
Cowes North25 15271 20323 11
Cowes Medina29 11215 23166 31
Ryde Monktonmead27 12299 16313 12
Ryde West27 13369 12295 15
Lake North22 19285 17298 13
Lake South19 23334 13213 24
Newport West17 26327 14244 22
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 18303 15277 17
Fairlee & Whippingham24 16276 18287 16
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 17198 27194 26
Shanklin South20 22275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore12 32218 22264 19
Ryde South East15 28222 21252 20
Osborne22 20214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview21 21215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens14 30177 30243 23
Totland & Colwell17 25171 31174 30
Wootton Bridge8 38201 26192 27
Freshwater North & Yarmouth16 27163 34150 32
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 31153 35186 28
Carisbrooke & Gunville10 34181 29184 29
Cowes West & Gurnard15 29145 36109 38
Cowes South & Northwood10 35167 32146 34
Bembridge8 36165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell11 33119 38141 35
Binstead & Fishbourne5 39134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey8 37107 3992 39

Central Rural Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (1 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 106 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 20257
January 202510
December 20245
November 20246
October 20248
September 20244
August 20248
July 20247
June 202422
May 20247
April 20245

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
October 20242
September 20242
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
November 20241
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
October 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20244
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Central Rural in March 2025

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

1. Blackwater Hollow (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences7
2. Hazely Combe (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Harts Lane (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Public order1
4. School Crescent (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Starks Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Birchmore Lane (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
8. Blackwater Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Snowdrop Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Chequers Inn Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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