Crime Rate in Ryde South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryde South East

The total recorded crimes in Ryde South East, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryde South East crime rate of 4.99 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 South East, encompassing approximately 5,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (700.00% increase)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ryde South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Road with total crimes: 6
  • St John'S Hill with total crimes: 4
  • Woodhill Close with total crimes: 4

How safe is Ryde South East?

To understand the safety of Ryde South East, we need to analyze Ryde South East 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 South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 222 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ryde South East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Ryde South East had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 252 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ryde South East Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Ryde South East has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 4.99 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Ryde South East crimes were 222. The crime rate of Ryde South East in 2024 was 41.04 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ryde South East were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.58 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryde South East)CrimesRank (Ryde South East)CrimesRank (Ryde South East)
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 Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
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

Ryde South East 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 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20251
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 149 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.42 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202514
June 202521
May 20256
April 202517
March 20258
February 20254
January 202517
December 202415
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
January 20251
November 20241

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243

A total of 2 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
March 20251

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ryde South East in July 2025

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

1. Slade Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. St John'S Hill (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
3. Woodhill Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Oak Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
5. Harding Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Brook Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Meaders Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Cross Street (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
9. Surbiton Grove (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. School Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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