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 March 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chale, Niton & Shorwell crime rate of 48.20 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (1) 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: 4
  • Rectory Lane with total crimes: 2
  • Old Blackgang Road with total crimes: 1

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Chale, Niton & Shorwell has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 48.20 ranking 33th 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.

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
Ventnor & St Lawrence40 7422 9370 9
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
Binstead & Fishbourne5 39134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey8 37107 3992 39

Chale, Niton & Shorwell Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

Recorded incidents of Criminal damage and arson were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (2 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 60 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246
July 20245
June 202412
May 20245
April 20242

A total of 4 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 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
April 20241

A total of 8 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20241

High Crime Locations Chale, Niton & Shorwell in March 2025

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

1. Spanners Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
2. Rectory Lane (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Old Blackgang Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
4. Blythe Shute (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Allotment Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blackgang Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Ludbrook Way (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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