Crime Rate in Haylands & Swanmore: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Haylands & Swanmore

The total recorded crimes in Haylands & Swanmore, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 21 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Haylands & Swanmore crime rate of 4.88 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 Haylands & Swanmore, encompassing approximately 4,305 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Haylands & Swanmore Crime Hotspots

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

  • Osborne Road with total crimes: 4
  • Alfred Street with total crimes: 2
  • Leighwood Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Haylands & Swanmore?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Haylands & Swanmore demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 218 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Haylands & Swanmore recorded fewer crimes than 21 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Haylands & Swanmore had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 264 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Haylands & Swanmore witnessed more crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Haylands & Swanmore Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Haylands & Swanmore has recorded 21 crimes with crime rate of 4.88 ranking 23th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Haylands & Swanmore crimes were 218. The crime rate of Haylands & Swanmore in 2024 was 50.63 (year) or 4.22 (month) ranking it 22 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Haylands & Swanmore were around 264 crimes with yearly crime rate of 61.31 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking 19 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Haylands & Swanmore)CrimesRank (Haylands & Swanmore)CrimesRank (Haylands & Swanmore)
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
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
Chale, Niton & Shorwell10 35119 38141 35
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Haylands & Swanmore Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 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 (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour 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 (4 cases).

In October 2024, Other theft dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (4 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 Criminal damage and arson (2 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20253
April 20255
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 28 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20257
June 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 90 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20258
May 20256
April 202513
March 20258
February 20259
January 20259
December 20248
November 20249
October 20244
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20254
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
October 20244

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20242
August 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251

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

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20251
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20251

High Crime Locations Haylands & Swanmore in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Haylands & Swanmore postcode area is presented below.

1. Osborne Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour4
2. Alfred Street (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Leighwood Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
4. Southfield Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Upton Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1
7. Longmead Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
8. Weeks Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Lower Partlands (Map)
Total1
Public order1
10. Sandcroft Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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