Crime Rate in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill

The total recorded crimes in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 43 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parkhurst & Hunnyhill crime rate of 7.67 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 Parkhurst & Hunnyhill, encompassing approximately 5,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (16.00% increase)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Drugs: (2) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hewitt Crescent with total crimes: 10
  • Hospital with total crimes: 7
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 3

How safe is Parkhurst & Hunnyhill?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 745 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 725 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Parkhurst & Hunnyhill has recorded 43 crimes with crime rate of 7.67 ranking 6th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Parkhurst & Hunnyhill crimes were 745. The crime rate of Parkhurst & Hunnyhill in 2024 was 132.94 (year) or 11.08 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill were around 725 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.37 (year) or 10.78 (month) ranking 3 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
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

Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (24 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (4 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202529
February 202525
January 202535
December 202433
November 202433
October 202437
September 202431
August 202435
July 202426
June 202478
May 202431
April 202424

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

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 82 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410
April 20243

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
June 202410
May 20244
April 20243

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

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 43 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246
April 20244

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242
April 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 47 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.70 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245
April 20244

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
April 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Parkhurst & Hunnyhill in March 2025

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

1. Hewitt Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1
2. Hospital (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Drugs1
3. Further/Higher Educational Building (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Bernard Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Albany Road (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Public order1
6. Dodnor Lane (Map)
Total2
Public order2
7. Lonsdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hogan Close (Map)
Total2
Public order2
9. Lugley Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2

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