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 March 2025 are around 62 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Mountjoy & Shide crime rate of 6.42 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (127.27% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (18) incidents (-21.74% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Mountjoy & Shide Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Bus/Coach Station with total crimes: 10
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Mountjoy & Shide has recorded 62 crimes with crime rate of 6.42 ranking 2th 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.

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
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
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

Mountjoy & Shide Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (50 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (18 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (27 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 78 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 20254
January 20255
December 202410
November 20243
October 20243
September 20246
August 20241
July 20248
June 202418
May 20244
April 20247

A total of 255 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202518
February 202523
January 202515
December 202426
November 202444
October 202427
September 202437
August 202421
July 202417
June 20248
May 20249
April 202410

A total of 65 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20257
January 20256
December 20245
November 20242
October 20242
September 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 202416
May 20245
April 20246

A total of 234 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 202511
January 202516
December 202417
November 202413
October 202416
September 202410
August 202414
July 202420
June 202450
May 202427
April 202415

A total of 73 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20246
July 20245
June 202416
May 202415
April 20247

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
May 20243

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
January 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Mountjoy & Shide in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Other theft1
2. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Public order2
Theft from the person2
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Nelson Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Public order1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
7. South View (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Meadow Green (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Petrol Station (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. St Johns Place (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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