Crime Rate in Mountjoy & Shide: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Mountjoy & Shide

The total recorded crimes in Mountjoy & Shide, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 63 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mountjoy & Shide crime rate of 6.52 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 Mountjoy & Shide, encompassing approximately 9,660 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (47.06% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (133.33% increase)
Mountjoy & Shide Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 6
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

How safe is Mountjoy & Shide?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Mountjoy & Shide reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 728 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Mountjoy & Shide witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Mountjoy & Shide experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 642 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Mountjoy & Shide witnessed more crimes than 35 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Mountjoy & Shide Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Mountjoy & Shide has recorded 63 crimes with crime rate of 6.52 ranking 4th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Mountjoy & Shide crimes were 728. The crime rate of Mountjoy & Shide in 2024 was 75.36 (year) or 6.28 (month) ranking it 4 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Mountjoy & Shide were around 642 crimes with yearly crime rate of 66.46 (year) or 5.54 (month) ranking 4 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Mountjoy & Shide)CrimesRank (Mountjoy & Shide)CrimesRank (Mountjoy & Shide)
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
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
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

Mountjoy & Shide 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 25 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (11 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (25 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 23 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (44 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (13 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (16 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (37 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20253
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 242 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.17 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20259
May 20254
April 202511
March 202518
February 202523
January 202515
December 202426
November 202444
October 202427
September 202437
August 202421

A total of 198 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202517
May 202520
April 202514
March 202525
February 202511
January 202516
December 202417
November 202413
October 202416
September 202410
August 202414

A total of 48 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20253
May 20258
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
May 20255
April 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
August 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20252
May 20254
April 20255
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243

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

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
January 20251

A total of 7 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 50 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20251
May 20251
April 20252
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20252

A total of 8 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Mountjoy & Shide in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total11
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Public order1
Robbery1
Shoplifting1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
Shoplifting1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Shoplifting1
4. Winston Road (Map)
Total5
Drugs3
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Nelson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences2
Burglary1
Other theft1
Public order1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting4
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Bignor Place (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Theft from the person1
9. Trafalgar Lane (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Collingwood Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1

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