Crime Rate in Ryde South East: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryde South East

The total recorded crimes in Ryde South East, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 13 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryde South East crime rate of 2.40 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 Ryde South East, encompassing approximately 5,409 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-64.71% decrease)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ryde South East Crime Hotspots

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

  • Slade Road with total crimes: 4
  • Oak Vale with total crimes: 3
  • Wicks Close with total crimes: 2

How safe is Ryde South East?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Ryde South East demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 222 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Ryde South East recorded fewer crimes than 20 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Ryde South East had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 252 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ryde South East Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ryde South East has recorded 13 crimes with crime rate of 2.40 ranking 33th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Ryde South East crimes were 222. The crime rate of Ryde South East in 2024 was 41.04 (year) or 3.42 (month) ranking it 21 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ryde South East were around 252 crimes with yearly crime rate of 46.58 (year) or 3.88 (month) ranking 20 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryde South East)CrimesRank (Ryde South East)CrimesRank (Ryde South East)
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
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

Ryde South East Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (8 incidents) and then Other theft showed a substantial number of incidents (2 incidents).

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

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20252
December 20241
October 20242
September 20241

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
March 20251
February 20252
January 20254
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20243
August 20243
May 20244

A total of 158 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.15 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 202517
March 20258
February 20254
January 202517
December 202415
November 202414
October 202411
September 20249
August 202413
July 202414
June 202416
May 202414

A total of 9 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20252
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
May 20241

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
February 20253
November 20241
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
July 20242
June 20246
May 20244

A total of 17 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20253
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251

A total of 7 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20244

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

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

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

MonthCount
November 20241
October 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Ryde South East in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ryde South East postcode area is presented below.

1. Slade Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Public order1
2. Oak Vale (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
3. Wicks Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Lower Highland Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
5. Harding Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. School Street (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Brook Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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