Crime Rate in Freshwater South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freshwater South

The total recorded crimes in Freshwater South, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freshwater South crime rate of 29.09 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 Freshwater South, encompassing approximately 1,134 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (6.25% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (250.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Freshwater South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwell Road with total crimes: 7
  • Longhalves with total crimes: 3
  • Wilmingham Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Freshwater South?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Freshwater South reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 381 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Freshwater South witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Freshwater South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 368 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Freshwater South witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Freshwater South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Freshwater South Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Freshwater South has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 29.09 ranking 9th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Freshwater South crimes were 381. The crime rate of Freshwater South in 2024 was 335.86 (year) or 27.99 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freshwater South were around 368 crimes with yearly crime rate of 324.40 (year) or 27.03 (month) ranking 10 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
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
Central Rural26 14188 28194 25
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

Freshwater South 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 Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242
April 20243

A total of 197 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202412
November 202415
October 202418
September 202417
August 202429
July 202419
June 202422
May 20242
April 202414

A total of 27 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.45 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.75 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 35 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242
April 20245

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

MonthCount
February 20251
May 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

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

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Freshwater South in March 2025

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

1. Colwell Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Longhalves (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
3. Wilmingham Lane (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Old School Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Martine Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. The Square (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Blackbridge Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Guyers Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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