Crime Rate in Freshwater North & Yarmouth: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freshwater North & Yarmouth

The total recorded crimes in Freshwater North & Yarmouth, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 14 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freshwater North & Yarmouth crime rate of 7.32 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 Freshwater North & Yarmouth, encompassing approximately 1,913 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
Freshwater North & Yarmouth Crime Hotspots

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

  • St James' Square with total crimes: 3
  • Ferry Terminal with total crimes: 3
  • Bouldnor Mead with total crimes: 3

How safe is Freshwater North & Yarmouth?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Freshwater North & Yarmouth demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 163 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Freshwater North & Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Freshwater North & Yarmouth had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 150 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Freshwater North & Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Freshwater North & Yarmouth has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Freshwater North & Yarmouth Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Freshwater North & Yarmouth has recorded 14 crimes with crime rate of 7.32 ranking 31th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Freshwater North & Yarmouth crimes were 163. The crime rate of Freshwater North & Yarmouth in 2024 was 85.17 (year) or 7.10 (month) ranking it 34 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freshwater North & Yarmouth were around 150 crimes with yearly crime rate of 78.38 (year) or 6.53 (month) ranking 32 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freshwater North & Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Freshwater North & Yarmouth)CrimesRank (Freshwater North & Yarmouth)
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
Chale, Niton & Shorwell18 22119 38141 35
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
Bembridge13 36165 33137 36
Binstead & Fishbourne12 37134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 38107 3992 39

Freshwater North & Yarmouth Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (4 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 Other theft (2 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (5 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Drugs (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20256
March 20257
February 20256
January 20254
December 20244
November 20249
October 20245
September 202411
August 20248
July 202411
June 202416
May 20244

A total of 14 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
June 20244

A total of 19 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
March 20254
January 20252
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
July 20243

A total of 4 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 17 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
June 20244

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20253
September 20242
July 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20251
July 20241

A total of 4 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 7 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
November 20242
October 20241
September 20241
July 20242

High Crime Locations Freshwater North & Yarmouth in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Freshwater North & Yarmouth postcode area is presented below.

1. St James' Square (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Ferry Terminal (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Bouldnor Mead (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Solent Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Market Square (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Blacksmiths Lane (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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