Crime Rate in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch

The total recorded crimes in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 22 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch crime rate of 37.28 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 Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch, encompassing approximately 590 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (17) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Crime Hotspots

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

  • Lowtherville Road with total crimes: 3
  • Rayners with total crimes: 3
  • Rew Close with total crimes: 3

How safe is Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 198 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch recorded fewer crimes than 26 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 194 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch recorded fewer crimes than 24 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch has recorded 22 crimes with crime rate of 37.28 ranking 20th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch crimes were 198. The crime rate of Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch in 2024 was 335.54 (year) or 27.96 (month) ranking it 27 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch were around 194 crimes with yearly crime rate of 328.76 (year) or 27.40 (month) ranking 26 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch)CrimesRank (Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch)CrimesRank (Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch)
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
Shanklin Central28 12397 10295 14
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
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

Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch 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 17 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (10 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 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (6 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 7 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (8 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other theft also remained a significant concern (4 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (11 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (2 incidents) also being high.

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 16 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20253
December 20241
November 20242
October 20241
August 20241

A total of 105 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202517
June 20257
May 20254
April 20255
March 202510
February 20259
January 20256
December 20247
November 20248
October 20248
September 202411
August 202413

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20251
April 20251
November 20241
October 20241
August 20243

A total of 12 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20253
April 20251
February 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20242
September 20242
August 20242

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

MonthCount
June 20251

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

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20252
March 20253
February 20251
October 20241
August 20243

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

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20252
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251

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

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch postcode area is presented below.

1. Lowtherville Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
2. Rayners (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Rew Close (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
4. Ocean View Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Gill'S Cliff Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. York Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Cornwall Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Gloucester Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. St Margarets Glade (Map)
Total1
Other crime1
10. Willow Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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