Crime Rate in Fairlee & Whippingham: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Fairlee & Whippingham

The total recorded crimes in Fairlee & Whippingham, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 30 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Fairlee & Whippingham crime rate of 11.46 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 Fairlee & Whippingham, encompassing approximately 2,617 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-55.17% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Fairlee & Whippingham Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Bellmeade Lane with total crimes: 4
  • Staplers Road with total crimes: 4

How safe is Fairlee & Whippingham?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Fairlee & Whippingham demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 276 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Fairlee & Whippingham witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Fairlee & Whippingham had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 287 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Fairlee & Whippingham witnessed more crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Fairlee & Whippingham Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Fairlee & Whippingham has recorded 30 crimes with crime rate of 11.46 ranking 11th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Fairlee & Whippingham crimes were 276. The crime rate of Fairlee & Whippingham in 2024 was 105.44 (year) or 8.79 (month) ranking it 18 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Fairlee & Whippingham were around 287 crimes with yearly crime rate of 109.64 (year) or 9.14 (month) ranking 16 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Fairlee & Whippingham)CrimesRank (Fairlee & Whippingham)CrimesRank (Fairlee & Whippingham)
Newport Central92 21,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West96 11,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58 5745 3725 3
Pan & Barton66 3590 6584 5
Mountjoy & Shide63 4728 4642 4
Sandown South46 7600 5562 6
Sandown North52 6551 7491 7
East Cowes44 8435 8384 8
Ventnor & St Lawrence41 9422 9370 9
Freshwater South35 10381 11368 10
Shanklin Central28 12397 10295 14
Cowes North25 17271 20323 11
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
Lake South16 29334 13213 24
Newport West26 15327 14244 22
Ryde South East27 14222 21252 20
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview22 22215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens18 26177 30243 23
Cowes Medina17 27215 23166 31
Central Rural14 30188 28194 25
Carisbrooke & Gunville19 25181 29184 29
Wootton Bridge12 33201 26192 27
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet14 32153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth17 28163 34150 32
Totland & Colwell14 31171 31174 30
Cowes South & Northwood11 34167 32146 34
Bembridge9 37165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell10 35119 38141 35
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Fairlee & Whippingham 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 13 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (5 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 134 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202529
May 20259
April 20259
March 202516
February 202510
January 20259
December 202411
November 20245
October 20244
September 202412
August 20247

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251

A total of 24 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
April 20254
January 20253
November 20243
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 31 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20252
November 20244
October 20242
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 22 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20252
November 20245
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20244
October 20241

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20244
August 20241

A total of 14 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20257
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
August 20243

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
November 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

High Crime Locations Fairlee & Whippingham in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Fairlee & Whippingham postcode area is presented below.

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Public order4
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Bellmeade Lane (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
3. Staplers Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order1
4. Howard Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Haven Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
7. Long Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
8. Medina Breeze Walk (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Mayfield Drive (Map)
Total1
Bicycle theft1
10. Staplers Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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