Crime Rate in Osborne: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Osborne

The total recorded crimes in Osborne, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 19 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Osborne crime rate of 20.76 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 Osborne, encompassing approximately 915 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (22.22% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Osborne Crime Hotspots

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

  • Acorn Gardens with total crimes: 3
  • Bittern Place with total crimes: 2
  • Lambert Lane with total crimes: 2

How safe is Osborne?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Osborne demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 214 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Osborne recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Osborne had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 246 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Osborne recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Osborne Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Osborne has recorded 19 crimes with crime rate of 20.76 ranking 24th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Osborne crimes were 214. The crime rate of Osborne in 2024 was 233.85 (year) or 19.49 (month) ranking it 25 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Osborne were around 246 crimes with yearly crime rate of 268.82 (year) or 22.40 (month) ranking 21 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Osborne)CrimesRank (Osborne)CrimesRank (Osborne)
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
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
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

Osborne 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 11 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 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 (8 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Possession of weapons also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other crime (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Criminal damage and arson (8 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
March 20255
December 20242
October 20242
August 20248

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20251
May 20253
April 20253
December 20241
August 20243

A total of 111 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20259
May 202513
April 20259
March 202512
February 202510
January 20258
December 202415
November 20249
October 20242
September 20246
August 20247

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
December 20241
November 20242

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
October 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
January 20252
October 20241
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
December 20242
November 20242
August 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251

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

MonthCount
January 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Osborne in July 2025

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

1. Acorn Gardens (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Bittern Place (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Lambert Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Albert Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
5. Gustar Grove (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Kingston Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Meadow Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Barton Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. Folly Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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