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 July 2025 are around 10 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Chale, Niton & Shorwell crime rate of 43.82 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Chale, Niton & Shorwell Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 2
  • Allotment Road with total crimes: 2
  • Spanners Close 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 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 July 2025 the Chale, Niton & Shorwell has recorded 10 crimes with crime rate of 43.82 ranking 35th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Chale, Niton & Shorwell)CrimesRank (Chale, Niton & Shorwell)CrimesRank (Chale, Niton & Shorwell)
Newport Central92 21,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West96 11,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58 5745 3725 3
Pan & Barton66 3590 6584 5
Mountjoy & Shide63 4728 4642 4
Sandown South46 7600 5562 6
Sandown North52 6551 7491 7
East Cowes44 8435 8384 8
Ventnor & St Lawrence41 9422 9370 9
Freshwater South35 10381 11368 10
Shanklin Central28 12397 10295 14
Cowes North25 17271 20323 11
Fairlee & Whippingham30 11276 18287 16
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
Lake South16 29334 13213 24
Newport West26 15327 14244 22
Ryde South East27 14222 21252 20
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview22 22215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens18 26177 30243 23
Cowes Medina17 27215 23166 31
Central Rural14 30188 28194 25
Carisbrooke & Gunville19 25181 29184 29
Wootton Bridge12 33201 26192 27
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet14 32153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth17 28163 34150 32
Totland & Colwell14 31171 31174 30
Cowes South & Northwood11 34167 32146 34
Bembridge9 37165 33137 36
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Chale, Niton & Shorwell 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 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20255
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 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
July 20251
May 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20244

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 59 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.92 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20255
May 20258
April 20256
March 20258
February 20253
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20246
September 20243
August 20246

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251
October 20241

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
August 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20251

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 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 1 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

High Crime Locations Chale, Niton & Shorwell in July 2025

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

1. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Allotment Road (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Spanners Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Atherfield Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
6. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Newport Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
8. Ventnor Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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