Crime Rate in Shanklin Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shanklin Central

The total recorded crimes in Shanklin Central, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 41 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shanklin Central crime rate of 6.33 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 Shanklin Central, encompassing approximately 6,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (11.11% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (350.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Shanklin Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Newbridge Close with total crimes: 6
  • East Mount Road with total crimes: 5
  • Spring Gardens with total crimes: 4

How safe is Shanklin Central?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Shanklin Central reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 397 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shanklin Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Shanklin Central had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 295 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Shanklin Central witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Shanklin Central Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Shanklin Central has recorded 41 crimes with crime rate of 6.33 ranking 9th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Shanklin Central crimes were 397. The crime rate of Shanklin Central in 2024 was 61.26 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shanklin Central were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.52 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shanklin Central)CrimesRank (Shanklin Central)CrimesRank (Shanklin Central)
Newport Central95 11,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West72 21,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill59 4745 3725 3
Sandown North59 3551 7491 7
Mountjoy & Shide51 6728 4642 4
Pan & Barton54 5590 6584 5
Sandown South39 10600 5562 6
Ventnor & St Lawrence44 7422 9370 9
East Cowes42 8435 8384 8
Freshwater South37 11381 11368 10
Cowes North17 24271 20323 11
Ryde Monktonmead27 16299 16313 12
Ryde West34 12369 12295 15
Lake North15 30285 17298 13
Lake South19 21334 13213 24
Newport West33 13327 14244 22
Cowes Medina31 14215 23166 31
Ryde Appley & Elmfield16 28303 15277 17
Shanklin South30 15275 19268 18
Fairlee & Whippingham18 23276 18287 16
Cowes South & Northwood25 17167 32146 34
Osborne23 18214 25246 21
Haylands & Swanmore20 20218 22264 19
Carisbrooke & Gunville21 19181 29184 29
Ryde South East13 33222 21252 20
Chale, Niton & Shorwell18 22119 38141 35
Brading & St Helens13 35177 30243 23
Nettlestone & Seaview16 29215 24146 33
Central Rural16 27188 28194 25
Cowes West & Gurnard17 25145 36109 38
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch13 32198 27194 26
Wootton Bridge9 39201 26192 27
Totland & Colwell17 26171 31174 30
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 34153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth14 31163 34150 32
Bembridge13 36165 33137 36
Binstead & Fishbourne12 37134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 38107 3992 39

Shanklin Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson 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 18 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.44 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 217 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202518
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 202417
October 202415
September 202420
August 202419
July 202418
June 202434
May 202413

A total of 30 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
September 20242
August 20244
July 20241
June 202410
May 20242

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20252
December 20241
November 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
September 20241
July 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 22 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
October 20244
September 20244
May 20242

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 2 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Shanklin Central in May 2025

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

1. Newbridge Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson2
2. East Mount Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
3. Spring Gardens (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
4. Hyde Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Atherley Cross Road (Map)
Total4
Criminal damage and arson2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Hope Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Atherley Park Way (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Orchard Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Arthur'S Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Oak Hills (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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