Crime Rate in Isle of Wight: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Isle of Wight

The total recorded crimes in Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 981 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Wight crime rate of 6.98 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 Isle of Wight, encompassing approximately 140,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (502) incidents (27.09% increase)
  • Public order: (97) incidents (25.97% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (90) incidents (-10.89% decrease)
Isle of Wight Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • East Street with total crimes: 15

Isle of Wight Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Isle of Wight Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newport Central (81 crimes), and the safest, Binstead & Fishbourne (5 crimes), is 76 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Wight.

Similarly, the area of Newport East & Parkhurst East (104 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Binstead & Wootton (13 crimes), with a difference of 91 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Wight.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newport Central81
Mountjoy & Shide62
Ryde North West59
Pan & Barton50
Sandown South46

Safest Wards:

Cowes South & Northwood10
Bembridge8
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey8
Wootton Bridge8
Binstead & Fishbourne5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newport East & Parkhurst East104
Newport Central & Parkhurst West99
Newport South & West96
Sandown & Brading87
Ryde Central72

Safest Areas:

Bembridge & Nettlestone35
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood34
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill20
Brighstone & Shalfleet18
Binstead & Wootton13

Isle of Wight Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (502 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 395 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (430 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (86 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 481 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 88 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (464 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (430 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (112 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (467 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (132 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (533 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (155 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 523 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 154 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (1066 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (294 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 5291 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 529.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 1066 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 2025502
February 2025395
January 2025430
December 2024481
November 2024464
October 2024430
September 2024467
August 2024533
July 2024523
June 20241066

A total of 1194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 119.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 294 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202586
February 202580
January 202559
December 202466
November 202484
October 2024112
September 2024104
August 2024155
July 2024154
June 2024294

A total of 29 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20244

A total of 247 Burglary incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 24.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517
December 202417
November 202421
October 202432
September 202421
August 202432
July 202428
June 202448

A total of 893 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 89.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 194 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202553
February 202575
January 202561
December 202480
November 202471
October 202493
September 202483
August 2024106
July 202477
June 2024194

A total of 328 Drugs incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 32.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 58 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202540
February 202540
January 202526
December 202432
November 202423
October 202417
September 202436
August 202424
July 202432
June 202458

A total of 225 Other crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 22.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202514
February 202521
January 20259
December 202423
November 202420
October 202424
September 202421
August 202421
July 202426
June 202446

A total of 652 Other theft incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 65.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 134 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202552
February 202547
January 202557
December 202468
November 202455
October 202454
September 202455
August 202461
July 202469
June 2024134

A total of 130 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 13.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202511
February 202520
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420

A total of 984 Public order incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 98.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 208 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202597
February 202577
January 202578
December 202488
November 202481
October 202476
September 202477
August 2024106
July 202496
June 2024208

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20248

A total of 970 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 97.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202590
February 2025101
January 202586
December 202474
November 202499
October 202499
September 2024132
August 2024101
July 202472
June 2024116

A total of 48 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 4.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243
July 20242
June 20248

A total of 179 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 10 month period, averaging 17.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202411
September 202414
August 202417
July 202416
June 202456

High Crime Locations Isle of Wight in March 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting16
Other theft1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting14
Other theft2
3. East Street (Map)
Total15
Public order5
Drugs4
Anti-social behaviour4
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting8
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
5. Mulberry Way (Map)
Total11
Shoplifting11
6. Hewitt Crescent (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs1

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