Crime Rate in Nettlestone & Seaview: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nettlestone & Seaview

The total recorded crimes in Nettlestone & Seaview, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nettlestone & Seaview crime rate of 14.15 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 Nettlestone & Seaview, encompassing approximately 1,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (83.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Nettlestone & Seaview Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Way with total crimes: 13
  • Eddington Road with total crimes: 1
  • Horestone Rise with total crimes: 1

How safe is Nettlestone & Seaview?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Nettlestone & Seaview demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 215 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nettlestone & Seaview recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Nettlestone & Seaview had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 146 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nettlestone & Seaview recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nettlestone & Seaview Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Nettlestone & Seaview has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 14.15 ranking 21th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Nettlestone & Seaview crimes were 215. The crime rate of Nettlestone & Seaview in 2024 was 144.83 (year) or 12.07 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nettlestone & Seaview were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.35 (year) or 8.20 (month) ranking 33 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
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
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

Nettlestone & Seaview Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

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

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

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (3 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249
April 20243

A total of 69 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244
April 20243

A total of 11 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 71 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
June 202412
May 20247
April 20243

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241
April 20242

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

MonthCount
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

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

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Nettlestone & Seaview in March 2025

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

1. Mulberry Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting11
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Eddington Road (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
3. Horestone Rise (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
4. Old Seaview Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Holgate Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Saltern'S Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Rope Walk (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Duver Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Coppice End (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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