Crime Rate in Ryde North West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryde North West

The total recorded crimes in Ryde North West, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryde North West crime rate of 4.28 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 Ryde North West, encompassing approximately 13,798 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (35) incidents (-5.41% decrease)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)
Ryde North West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5
  • St Thomas Street with total crimes: 5
  • Esplanade with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ryde North West?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Ryde North West reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 1,126 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ryde North West witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ryde North West experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 1,008 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ryde North West witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Ryde North West has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Ryde North West Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ryde North West has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 4.28 ranking 3th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Ryde North West crimes were 1,126. The crime rate of Ryde North West in 2024 was 81.60 (year) or 6.80 (month) ranking it 1 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ryde North West were around 1,008 crimes with yearly crime rate of 73.05 (year) or 6.09 (month) ranking 2 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
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
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

Ryde North West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , 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 (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 37 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (29 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (35 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (14 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (32 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 32 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (100 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (58 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (45 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (11 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 492 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 41.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 100 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202535
February 202537
January 202540
December 202437
November 202429
October 202423
September 202435
August 202432
July 202452
June 2024100
May 202445
April 202427

A total of 31 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.82 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
January 20253
December 20242
November 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20241
November 20242
October 20243
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243
May 20242
April 20243

A total of 118 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.83 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20254
January 20258
December 202410
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 202415
July 20244
June 202422
May 202414
April 202411

A total of 176 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20255
January 20259
December 20244
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 202418
July 202432
June 202458
May 202415
April 202410

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
December 20241
September 20243
June 20242

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20256
December 20246
November 20247
October 20246
September 20249
August 20247
July 20247
June 202426
May 20248
April 20248

A total of 32 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20245

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 101 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20255
January 20257
December 20241
November 20245
October 20247
September 202414
August 202418
July 20249
June 202420
May 202412
April 20243

A total of 3 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
May 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Ryde North West in March 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
2. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Esplanade (Map)
Total4
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Union Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Gwydyr Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
6. St George'S Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Anglesea Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Thomas' Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1

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