Crime Rate in Pan & Barton: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Pan & Barton

The total recorded crimes in Pan & Barton, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 54 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Pan & Barton crime rate of 8.87 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 Pan & Barton, encompassing approximately 6,085 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (25) incidents (8.70% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Pan & Barton Crime Hotspots

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

  • Meadowside with total crimes: 9
  • Pan Close with total crimes: 6
  • Angelica Grove with total crimes: 4

How safe is Pan & Barton?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Pan & Barton reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 590 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Pan & Barton witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Pan & Barton experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 584 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Pan & Barton witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Pan & Barton Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Pan & Barton has recorded 54 crimes with crime rate of 8.87 ranking 5th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Pan & Barton crimes were 590. The crime rate of Pan & Barton in 2024 was 96.95 (year) or 8.08 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Pan & Barton were around 584 crimes with yearly crime rate of 95.96 (year) or 8.00 (month) ranking 5 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Pan & Barton)CrimesRank (Pan & Barton)CrimesRank (Pan & Barton)
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
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
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

Pan & Barton Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (25 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (23 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (24 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (19 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (28 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 35 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 8 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (66 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (26 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 350 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 26.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 66 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202525
April 202523
March 202529
February 202522
January 202515
December 202422
November 202424
October 202419
September 202416
August 202428
July 202435
June 202466
May 202426

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
December 20242
November 20242
September 20242
May 20244

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20242
September 20242
August 20241
July 20245
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 60 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
March 20255
February 20257
January 20251
December 20246
November 20243
October 20242
September 20246
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410
May 20245

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.43 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
September 20241
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 62 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
August 20245
July 20248
June 202414
May 20244

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
March 20251
February 20256
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20246
June 20248
May 20244

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.92 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20251

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241

High Crime Locations Pan & Barton in May 2025

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

1. Meadowside (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences8
Drugs1
2. Pan Close (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting3
Burglary1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Angelica Grove (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Beauchamp Drive (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Wellesley Way (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Bicycle theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Royal Exchange (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
9. Furrlongs (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
10. Foundry Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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