Crime Rate in Nettlestone & Seaview: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Nettlestone & Seaview

The total recorded crimes in Nettlestone & Seaview, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 16 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Nettlestone & Seaview crime rate of 10.78 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 Nettlestone & Seaview, encompassing approximately 1,484 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Shoplifting: (12) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (-66.67% decrease)
Nettlestone & Seaview Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mulberry Way with total crimes: 13
  • Wychwood Close with total crimes: 1
  • The Glade with total crimes: 1

How safe is Nettlestone & Seaview?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Nettlestone & Seaview demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 215 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Nettlestone & Seaview recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Nettlestone & Seaview had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 146 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Nettlestone & Seaview recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Nettlestone & Seaview Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Nettlestone & Seaview has recorded 16 crimes with crime rate of 10.78 ranking 29th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Nettlestone & Seaview crimes were 215. The crime rate of Nettlestone & Seaview in 2024 was 144.83 (year) or 12.07 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Nettlestone & Seaview were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 98.35 (year) or 8.20 (month) ranking 33 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Nettlestone & Seaview)CrimesRank (Nettlestone & Seaview)CrimesRank (Nettlestone & Seaview)
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
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

Nettlestone & Seaview Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (11 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Shoplifting were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In May 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
December 20244
November 20243
October 20244
August 20243
July 20244
June 20242
May 20249

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
September 20241
July 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
February 20254
January 20257
December 20247
November 20246
October 20246
September 20246
August 202410
July 20244
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 84 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202512
April 20254
March 202511
February 20256
January 20251
December 20245
November 20246
October 20245
September 202410
August 20245
June 202412
May 20247

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20253
October 20241
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20252

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

MonthCount
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
September 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Nettlestone & Seaview in May 2025

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

1. Mulberry Way (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting12
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wychwood Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
3. The Glade (Map)
Total1
Public order1
4. Oakhill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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