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 May 2025 are around 15 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Lake North crime rate of 2.13 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Lake North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 3
  • Flitcroft Gardens with total crimes: 2
  • The Glade 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 May 2025 the Lake North has recorded 15 crimes with crime rate of 2.13 ranking 30th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Lake North)CrimesRank (Lake North)CrimesRank (Lake North)
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 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

Lake North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

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

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
November 20243
October 20241
September 20244
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 135 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20257
March 202510
February 20255
January 20256
December 202411
November 202412
October 202411
September 202423
August 20247
July 20248
June 202416
May 20249

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20253
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
May 20243

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
July 20245
June 20244

A total of 20 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 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
June 20242

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
October 20242
September 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 24 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251
February 20255
November 20241
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 17 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20253
December 20242
September 20243
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
June 20242

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 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
June 20242

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Lake North in May 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Flitcroft Gardens (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. The Glade (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. New Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Sandown Road (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Newcomen Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Denness Path (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Park/Open Space (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Millennium Way (Map)
Total1
Shoplifting1

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