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 July 2025 are around 1,130 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Wight crime rate of 8.05 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (471) incidents (6.80% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (163) incidents (64.65% increase)
  • Public order: (130) incidents (56.63% increase)
Isle of Wight Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 19
  • Parkhurst Road with total crimes: 15
  • Princess Close with total crimes: 13

Isle of Wight Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Isle of Wight Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Ryde North West (96 crimes), and the safest, Binstead & Fishbourne (6 crimes), is 90 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Wight.

Similarly, the area of Newport East & Parkhurst East (130 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Binstead & Wootton (18 crimes), with a difference of 112 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Wight.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Ryde North West96
Newport Central92
Pan & Barton66
Mountjoy & Shide63
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58

Safest Wards:

Chale, Niton & Shorwell10
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10
Bembridge9
Cowes West & Gurnard8
Binstead & Fishbourne6

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newport East & Parkhurst East130
Newport Central & Parkhurst West126
Sandown & Brading111
Ryde Central110
Newport South & West94

Safest Areas:

Ryde West & Havenstreet35
Cowes West, Gurnard & Northwood24
Brighstone & Shalfleet23
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill19
Binstead & Wootton18

Isle of Wight 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 471 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 163 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (441 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (489 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (491 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (120 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 907 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 75.58 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 106 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202577
June 202552
May 202581
April 202575
March 202553
February 202575
January 202561
December 202480
November 202471
October 202493
September 202483
August 2024106

A total of 176 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 202511
May 202520
April 202519
March 20256
February 202515
January 202513
December 202412
November 202419
October 202411
September 202414
August 202417

A total of 56 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253
January 20254
December 20246
November 20246
October 20245
September 20243
August 20243

A total of 1095 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 91.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 132 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202581
June 202569
May 202573
April 202590
March 202590
February 2025101
January 202586
December 202474
November 202499
October 202499
September 2024132
August 2024101

A total of 5594 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 466.17 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 533 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025471
June 2025441
May 2025489
April 2025491
March 2025502
February 2025395
January 2025430
December 2024481
November 2024464
October 2024430
September 2024467
August 2024533

A total of 1272 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 106.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025163
June 202599
May 2025156
April 2025108
March 202586
February 202580
January 202559
December 202466
November 202484
October 2024112
September 2024104
August 2024155

A total of 1121 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 93.42 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 2025130
June 202583
May 2025108
April 2025120
March 202597
February 202577
January 202578
December 202488
November 202481
October 202476
September 202477
August 2024106

A total of 140 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202511
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 202520
January 20253
December 20245
November 202410
October 202412
September 202414
August 202418

A total of 281 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.42 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202545
April 202525
March 202517
February 202514
January 202517
December 202417
November 202421
October 202432
September 202421
August 202432

A total of 399 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.25 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202539
June 202548
May 202541
April 202533
March 202540
February 202540
January 202526
December 202432
November 202423
October 202417
September 202436
August 202424

A total of 44 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20244
October 20242
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 44 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254
January 20254
December 20242
November 20244
October 20241
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 688 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 57.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202569
June 202551
May 202558
April 202561
March 202552
February 202547
January 202557
December 202468
November 202455
October 202454
September 202455
August 202461

A total of 243 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.25 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202528
June 202518
May 202520
April 202524
March 202514
February 202521
January 20259
December 202423
November 202420
October 202424
September 202421
August 202421

High Crime Locations Isle of Wight in July 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Public order4
Possession of weapons1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime3
Public order2
Other theft1
3. Princess Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting6
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour2
Robbery1
5. Avenue Slipway (Map)
Total12
Anti-social behaviour4
Violence and sexual offences3
Public order2
Shoplifting1
Robbery1
Criminal damage and arson1
6. St Thomas Street (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour5
Other theft2

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