Crime Rate in Ryde West: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ryde West

The total recorded crimes in Ryde West, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 34 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ryde West crime rate of 4.81 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 West, encompassing approximately 7,069 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (23) incidents (43.75% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Ryde West Crime Hotspots

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

  • Maybrick Road with total crimes: 4
  • Grange Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Tandy Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Ryde West?

To understand the safety of Ryde West, we need to analyze Ryde West 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 West reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 369 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ryde West witnessed more crimes than 27 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Ryde West had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 295 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Furthermore, Ryde West witnessed more crimes than 25 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ryde West Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ryde West has recorded 34 crimes with crime rate of 4.81 ranking 12th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Ryde West crimes were 369. The crime rate of Ryde West in 2024 was 52.20 (year) or 4.35 (month) ranking it 12 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ryde West were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 41.73 (year) or 3.48 (month) ranking 15 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ryde West)CrimesRank (Ryde West)CrimesRank (Ryde West)
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
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

Ryde West Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (23 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 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 Anti-social behaviour (5 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 11 incidents, and Drugs was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (25 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (7 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (7 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

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

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (42 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 237 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 42 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202523
April 202516
March 202516
February 202511
January 202516
December 202419
November 202410
October 202420
September 202425
August 20247
July 202415
June 202442
May 202417

A total of 23 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20252
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 52 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20255
March 20252
January 20253
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20247
August 20247
July 20241
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
December 20241

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20255
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
September 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
July 20243

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

MonthCount
May 20242

High Crime Locations Ryde West in May 2025

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

1. Maybrick Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
2. Grange Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Tandy Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hill Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Mayfield Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pellhurst Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Sun Place (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. A3054 (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Jellicoe Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
10. Ringwood Road (Map)
Total1
Other theft1

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