Crime Rate in Lake South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lake South

The total recorded crimes in Lake South, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lake South crime rate of 2.47 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 Lake South, encompassing approximately 6,468 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lake South Crime Hotspots

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

  • The Rogers with total crimes: 3
  • Witbank Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • Wilton Road with total crimes: 1

How safe is Lake South?

To understand the safety of Lake South, we need to analyze Lake 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, Lake South demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 334 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lake South witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Lake South had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 213 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Lake South recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lake South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lake South has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 2.47 ranking 29th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Lake South crimes were 334. The crime rate of Lake South in 2024 was 51.63 (year) or 4.30 (month) ranking it 13 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lake South were around 213 crimes with yearly crime rate of 32.93 (year) or 2.74 (month) ranking 24 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lake South)CrimesRank (Lake South)CrimesRank (Lake South)
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
Fairlee & Whippingham30 11276 18287 16
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
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

Lake South 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 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 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 6 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 (11 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (19 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 102 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20255
May 202510
April 202513
March 20258
February 20256
January 202511
December 20246
November 20248
October 20246
September 202414
August 20247

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20254
October 20244
September 20244
August 20245

A total of 20 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20245
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 91 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20248
November 202412
October 202416
September 202427
August 202419

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20245
August 20244

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20253
February 20252
November 20241
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20253

A total of 4 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251
February 20252

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 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 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

High Crime Locations Lake South in July 2025

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

1. The Rogers (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Witbank Gardens (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Wilton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Hildyards Crescent (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Woodhall Drive (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
6. Springfield Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Scotchell'S Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Princes Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Beech Tree Drive (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Witbank Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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