Crime Rate in Ventnor & St Lawrence: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Ventnor & St Lawrence

The total recorded crimes in Ventnor & St Lawrence, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Ventnor & St Lawrence crime rate of 12.42 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 Ventnor & St Lawrence, encompassing approximately 3,543 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (-7.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
Ventnor & St Lawrence Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 8
  • Dudley Road with total crimes: 6
  • Pound Lane with total crimes: 6

How safe is Ventnor & St Lawrence?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Ventnor & St Lawrence reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 422 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Ventnor & St Lawrence witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Ventnor & St Lawrence experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 370 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Ventnor & St Lawrence witnessed more crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Ventnor & St Lawrence Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Ventnor & St Lawrence has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 12.42 ranking 7th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Ventnor & St Lawrence crimes were 422. The crime rate of Ventnor & St Lawrence in 2024 was 119.10 (year) or 9.93 (month) ranking it 9 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Ventnor & St Lawrence were around 370 crimes with yearly crime rate of 104.43 (year) or 8.70 (month) ranking 9 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ventnor & St Lawrence)CrimesRank (Ventnor & St Lawrence)CrimesRank (Ventnor & St Lawrence)
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
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

Ventnor & St Lawrence Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (13 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (13 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Shoplifting saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (15 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (18 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour 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 15 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (32 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (10 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 191 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.69 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202513
April 202514
March 202511
February 202512
January 202513
December 202415
November 202415
October 202411
September 202418
August 202412
July 202415
June 202432
May 202410

A total of 36 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20244
November 20241
October 20243
September 20241
August 20246
July 20241
June 20248

A total of 67 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 202512
March 202510
February 20251
January 20252
December 20246
November 20247
October 20244
September 20244
August 20248
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.85 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 202513
March 20254
February 20252
January 20251
December 20243
November 20242
October 20244
September 20241
August 20244
July 20244
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 44 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
February 20253
January 20253
December 20245
November 20243
October 20244
September 20241
August 20245
July 20244
June 202412

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20254
March 20259
February 202512
January 20256
December 20244
November 20241
October 20242
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
February 20252
January 20251
June 20242

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20243
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
February 20252
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 12 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
December 20243
October 20242
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241

High Crime Locations Ventnor & St Lawrence in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Ventnor & St Lawrence postcode area is presented below.

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total8
Shoplifting8
2. Dudley Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Pound Lane (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour4
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Shoplifting1
5. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Park Avenue (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
7. Marine Parade (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Victoria Street (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Spring Hill (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Undercliff Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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