Crime Rate in Ventnor & St Lawrence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ventnor & St Lawrence

The total recorded crimes in Ventnor & St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 40 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ventnor & St Lawrence crime rate of 11.29 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence, encompassing approximately 3,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (-8.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (10) incidents (900.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
Ventnor & St Lawrence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 13
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 8
  • B3327 with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ventnor & St Lawrence?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Ventnor & St Lawrence reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 422 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ventnor & St Lawrence witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Ventnor & St Lawrence experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 370 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ventnor & St Lawrence witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ventnor & St Lawrence Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Ventnor & St Lawrence has recorded 40 crimes with crime rate of 11.29 ranking 7th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Ventnor & St Lawrence crimes were 422. The crime rate of Ventnor & St Lawrence in 2024 was 119.10 (year) or 9.93 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ventnor & St Lawrence were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.43 (year) or 8.70 (month) ranking 9 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
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill43 6745 3725 3
Pan & Barton50 4590 6584 5
Sandown South46 5600 5562 6
Sandown North33 8551 7491 7
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

Ventnor & St Lawrence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 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 April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 50 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.55 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242
April 20244

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248
April 20243

A total of 39 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241
April 20245

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202512
January 202513
December 202415
November 202415
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412
July 202415
June 202432
May 202410
April 20249

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.40 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 11 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 43 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412
April 20242

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242
April 20241

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ventnor & St Lawrence in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ventnor & St Lawrence postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
2. Pound Lane (Map)
Total8
Anti-social behaviour6
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. B3327 (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Possession of weapons1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Shore Hill (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. St Boniface Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Possession of weapons1
6. Zig Zag Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1
9. South Street (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. North Street (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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