Crime Rate in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill

The total recorded crimes in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 59 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Parkhurst & Hunnyhill crime rate of 10.53 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 Parkhurst & Hunnyhill, encompassing approximately 5,604 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (87.50% increase)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Other crime: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 15
  • Parkhurst Road with total crimes: 14
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 4

How safe is Parkhurst & Hunnyhill?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 745 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 725 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Parkhurst & Hunnyhill witnessed more crimes than 36 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Parkhurst & Hunnyhill has recorded 59 crimes with crime rate of 10.53 ranking 4th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Parkhurst & Hunnyhill crimes were 745. The crime rate of Parkhurst & Hunnyhill in 2024 was 132.94 (year) or 11.08 (month) ranking it 3 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Parkhurst & Hunnyhill were around 725 crimes with yearly crime rate of 129.37 (year) or 10.78 (month) ranking 3 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Parkhurst & Hunnyhill)CrimesRank (Parkhurst & Hunnyhill)CrimesRank (Parkhurst & Hunnyhill)
Newport Central95 11,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West72 21,126 11,008 2
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
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

Parkhurst & Hunnyhill Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (6 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (29 incidents) and then Public order 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 25 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (35 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (11 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 33 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (33 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (37 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (31 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (35 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 26 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (78 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (31 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 439 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.77 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 78 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202530
April 202516
March 202529
February 202525
January 202535
December 202433
November 202433
October 202437
September 202431
August 202435
July 202426
June 202478
May 202431

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 202511
December 20247
November 20244
October 20245
September 20242
August 20248
July 20249
June 202412
May 202410

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20254
March 20251
February 20251
November 20241
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 41 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
February 20253
January 20254
December 20241
November 20243
September 20241
August 20248
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 38 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
February 20254
January 20253
December 20241
November 20244
October 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 202412
May 20245

A total of 10 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 48 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20256
March 20252
February 20255
January 20251
December 20241
November 20243
October 20242
September 20243
August 20243
July 20243
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20254
March 20251
January 20252
November 20243
September 20242
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20242

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20256
December 20245
October 20246
September 20244
August 20244
July 20246
June 20246
May 20245

A total of 33 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
September 20241
June 202410
May 20244

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244
May 20241

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242

High Crime Locations Parkhurst & Hunnyhill in May 2025

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

1. Hospital (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences12
Public order3
2. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences9
Other crime4
Anti-social behaviour1
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total4
Shoplifting2
Other theft1
Public order1
4. Vicarage Walk (Map)
Total3
Drugs1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Bernard Way (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Wayside Drive (Map)
Total2
Possession of weapons1
Shoplifting1
7. Lonsdale Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Nicholson Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Noke Common (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Monks Brook (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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