Crime Rate in Chale, Niton & Shorwell: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Chale, Niton & Shorwell

The total recorded crimes in Chale, Niton & Shorwell, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 18 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chale, Niton & Shorwell crime rate of 78.88 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 Chale, Niton & Shorwell, encompassing approximately 228 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chale, Niton & Shorwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Spanners Close with total crimes: 5
  • Allotment Road with total crimes: 2
  • Blackgang Road with total crimes: 2

How safe is Chale, Niton & Shorwell?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Chale, Niton & Shorwell demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 119 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Chale, Niton & Shorwell recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Chale, Niton & Shorwell had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 141 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Chale, Niton & Shorwell recorded fewer crimes than 34 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Chale, Niton & Shorwell has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Chale, Niton & Shorwell Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Chale, Niton & Shorwell has recorded 18 crimes with crime rate of 78.88 ranking 22th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Chale, Niton & Shorwell crimes were 119. The crime rate of Chale, Niton & Shorwell in 2024 was 521.47 (year) or 43.46 (month) ranking it 38 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Chale, Niton & Shorwell were around 141 crimes with yearly crime rate of 617.88 (year) or 51.49 (month) ranking 35 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chale, Niton & Shorwell)CrimesRank (Chale, Niton & Shorwell)CrimesRank (Chale, Niton & Shorwell)
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
Shanklin Central41 9397 10295 14
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
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

Chale, Niton & Shorwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Public order (1 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (3 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (3 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 72 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.54 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
January 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241
June 20248

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Chale, Niton & Shorwell in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Chale, Niton & Shorwell postcode area is presented below.

1. Spanners Close (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Allotment Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Blackgang Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Ludbrook Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Puckaster Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
6. St Catherine'S Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Atherfield Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Barrack Shute (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Chatfeild Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
10. High Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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