Crime Rate in Freshwater South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Freshwater South

The total recorded crimes in Freshwater South, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 37 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Freshwater South crime rate of 32.62 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 South, encompassing approximately 1,134 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
Freshwater South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwell Road with total crimes: 8
  • Longhalves with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

How safe is Freshwater South?

To understand the safety of Freshwater South, we need to analyze Freshwater South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 381 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Freshwater South witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Freshwater South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 368 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Freshwater South witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Freshwater South has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Freshwater South Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Freshwater South has recorded 37 crimes with crime rate of 32.62 ranking 11th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Freshwater South crimes were 381. The crime rate of Freshwater South in 2024 was 335.86 (year) or 27.99 (month) ranking it 11 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Freshwater South were around 368 crimes with yearly crime rate of 324.40 (year) or 27.03 (month) ranking 10 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Freshwater South)CrimesRank (Freshwater South)CrimesRank (Freshwater South)
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
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
Freshwater North & Yarmouth14 31163 34150 32
Bembridge13 36165 33137 36
Binstead & Fishbourne12 37134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 38107 3992 39

Freshwater South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (17 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 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 19 incidents, and Burglary was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (22 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 45 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20253
March 20257
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20246
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20248
May 20242

A total of 40 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20254
March 20251
February 20253
January 20255
December 20242
November 20242
October 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 207 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 202512
March 202517
February 202516
January 202516
December 202412
November 202415
October 202418
September 202417
August 202429
July 202419
June 202422
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
August 20242
July 20244
June 20242

A total of 38 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20254
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20245
October 20247
September 20244
August 20244
July 20243
June 20242

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
February 20251
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20251
January 20252
November 20241
August 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20252
January 20253
November 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

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

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20252

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Freshwater South in May 2025

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

1. Colwell Road (Map)
Total8
Violence and sexual offences5
Anti-social behaviour2
Public order1
2. Longhalves (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Old School Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total3
Drugs2
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
7. Coopers Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Greystones Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Moons Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Richmond Meade (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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