Crime Rate in Lake North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Lake North

The total recorded crimes in Lake North, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 27 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lake North crime rate of 3.83 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 Lake North, encompassing approximately 7,058 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (11) incidents (1000.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (-9.09% decrease)
  • Other crime: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lake North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Millennium Way with total crimes: 12
  • Chelsfield Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Medeway with total crimes: 2

How safe is Lake North?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Lake North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 285 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Furthermore, Lake North witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Lake North had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 298 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Lake North witnessed more crimes than 26 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Lake North Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Lake North has recorded 27 crimes with crime rate of 3.83 ranking 13th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Lake North crimes were 285. The crime rate of Lake North in 2024 was 40.38 (year) or 3.36 (month) ranking it 17 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Lake North were around 298 crimes with yearly crime rate of 42.22 (year) or 3.52 (month) ranking 13 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

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

Lake North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (11 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting 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 5 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Drugs incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 202511
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 202423
August 20247

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 19 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
September 20243

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 15 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244

A total of 30 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.73 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202511
June 20251
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20245
August 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20251

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
September 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Lake North in July 2025

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

1. Millennium Way (Map)
Total12
Shoplifting11
Anti-social behaviour1
2. Chelsfield Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Medeway (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cliff Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Flitcroft Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Glade (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Drugs1
9. Lea Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Berry Hill (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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