Crime Rate in Shanklin Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Shanklin Central

The total recorded crimes in Shanklin Central, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 28 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Shanklin Central crime rate of 4.32 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 Shanklin Central, encompassing approximately 6,480 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
Shanklin Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • Marine Cross Road with total crimes: 4
  • Avenue Road with total crimes: 3
  • Carter Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Shanklin Central?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Shanklin Central reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 397 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Shanklin Central witnessed more crimes than 29 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Shanklin Central 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, Shanklin Central 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, Shanklin Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

Shanklin Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Shanklin Central has recorded 28 crimes with crime rate of 4.32 ranking 12th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Shanklin Central crimes were 397. The crime rate of Shanklin Central in 2024 was 61.26 (year) or 5.11 (month) ranking it 10 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Shanklin Central were around 295 crimes with yearly crime rate of 45.52 (year) or 3.79 (month) ranking 14 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Shanklin Central)CrimesRank (Shanklin Central)CrimesRank (Shanklin Central)
Newport Central92 21,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West96 11,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58 5745 3725 3
Pan & Barton66 3590 6584 5
Mountjoy & Shide63 4728 4642 4
Sandown South46 7600 5562 6
Sandown North52 6551 7491 7
East Cowes44 8435 8384 8
Ventnor & St Lawrence41 9422 9370 9
Freshwater South35 10381 11368 10
Cowes North25 17271 20323 11
Fairlee & Whippingham30 11276 18287 16
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
Lake South16 29334 13213 24
Newport West26 15327 14244 22
Ryde South East27 14222 21252 20
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview22 22215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens18 26177 30243 23
Cowes Medina17 27215 23166 31
Central Rural14 30188 28194 25
Carisbrooke & Gunville19 25181 29184 29
Wootton Bridge12 33201 26192 27
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet14 32153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth17 28163 34150 32
Totland & Colwell14 31171 31174 30
Cowes South & Northwood11 34167 32146 34
Bembridge9 37165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell10 35119 38141 35
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Shanklin Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (5 incidents) also being high.

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

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 7 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 10 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Other crime incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (15 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (20 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
December 20241

A total of 176 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 202512
May 202520
April 202518
March 202511
February 202510
January 202512
December 202410
November 202417
October 202415
September 202420
August 202419

A total of 28 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20255
March 20252
February 20257
January 20253
October 20244
September 20244

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 34 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20253
May 20259
April 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20246
August 20245

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
November 20241
September 20241
August 20243

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20254
May 20255
March 20251
February 20253
January 20251
November 20241
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 20 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20252
April 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
September 20242
August 20244

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20254
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20251
February 20251
November 20242

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Shanklin Central in July 2025

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

1. Marine Cross Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Avenue Road (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson2
Drugs1
3. Carter Avenue (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Atherley Park Close (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2
5. Falcon Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
7. Atherley Cross Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. St Martin'S Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Chatsworth Avenue (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
10. Silver Trees (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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