PO33 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO33

PO33, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 227 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.30 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO33 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO33, encompassing approximately 31103 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (112) incidents (2.75% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (24) incidents (60.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (-42.50% decrease)

PO33 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 20
  • High Street with total crimes: 10
  • St Thomas Street with total crimes: 10

PO33 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO33

The postcode district are associated with the PO33, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO33 has a total of postcodes overall.

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 112 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1127.302.75%
Criminal damage and arson243.6060.00%
Anti-social behaviour230.77-42.50%
Public order190.74-38.71%
Shoplifting160.61-15.79%
Other theft100.5111.11%
Drugs70.3275.00%
Possession of weapons60.2320.00%
Other crime60.19100.00%
Burglary10.19-85.71%
Vehicle crime10.03-80.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Theft from the person10.030.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1098.04-15.50%
Anti-social behaviour403.50-9.09%
Public order311.29106.67%
Shoplifting191.0072.73%
Criminal damage and arson150.617.14%
Other theft90.48-40.00%
Burglary70.290.00%
Vehicle crime50.23150.00%
Possession of weapons50.160.00%
Drugs40.16-50.00%
Other crime30.13-50.00%
Bicycle theft20.10100.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 129 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1298.33-9.79%
Anti-social behaviour444.15-4.35%
Public order151.41-40.00%
Other theft150.4825.00%
Criminal damage and arson140.48-56.25%
Shoplifting110.45-15.38%
Drugs80.350.00%
Burglary70.26250.00%
Other crime60.2320.00%
Possession of weapons50.19150.00%
Vehicle crime20.16-50.00%
Robbery20.060.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 143 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 46 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1439.399.16%
Anti-social behaviour464.6031.43%
Criminal damage and arson321.4845.45%
Public order251.03-28.57%
Shoplifting130.80-18.75%
Other theft120.42-25.00%
Drugs80.390.00%
Other crime50.26150.00%
Vehicle crime40.1633.33%
Burglary20.13-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 131 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.9137.89%
Public order354.2159.09%
Anti-social behaviour351.1320.69%
Criminal damage and arson221.1329.41%
Other theft160.7123.08%
Shoplifting160.5133.33%
Drugs80.51-11.11%
Burglary50.260.00%
Vehicle crime30.16-25.00%
Other crime20.10-33.33%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-50.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 95 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences956.88-12.84%
Anti-social behaviour293.057.41%
Public order220.93-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson170.710.00%
Other theft130.5585.71%
Shoplifting120.42-25.00%
Drugs90.39800.00%
Burglary50.2925.00%
Vehicle crime40.16-33.33%
Other crime30.13-25.00%
Theft from the person20.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.06100.00%
Bicycle theft10.060.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 109 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1097.0119.78%
Anti-social behaviour273.50107.69%
Public order240.8720.00%
Criminal damage and arson170.77-10.53%
Shoplifting160.55-20.00%
Other theft70.51-50.00%
Vehicle crime60.23200.00%
Other crime40.19100.00%
Burglary40.13100.00%
Drugs10.13-75.00%
Robbery10.030.00%
Possession of weapons10.030.00%
Bicycle theft10.030.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 91 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.08-18.02%
Shoplifting202.9333.33%
Public order200.6433.33%
Criminal damage and arson190.6426.67%
Other theft140.61-17.65%
Anti-social behaviour130.45-43.48%
Drugs40.420.00%
Burglary20.13-50.00%
Other crime20.060.00%
Vehicle crime20.06-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.06-75.00%
Robbery10.030.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 111 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.85-1.77%
Anti-social behaviour233.5727.78%
Other theft170.7454.55%
Public order150.5536.36%
Criminal damage and arson150.48-21.05%
Shoplifting150.4887.50%
Vehicle crime50.480.00%
Burglary40.1633.33%
Possession of weapons40.13100.00%
Drugs40.13-71.43%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 113 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1136.6611.88%
Criminal damage and arson193.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour180.61-10.00%
Drugs140.58600.00%
Public order110.45-42.11%
Other theft110.3522.22%
Shoplifting80.35-33.33%
Vehicle crime50.260.00%
Burglary30.1650.00%
Possession of weapons20.10-60.00%
Theft from the person20.06100.00%
Other crime10.06-75.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 101 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.43-12.93%
Anti-social behaviour203.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson190.64-29.63%
Public order190.6118.75%
Shoplifting120.61-7.69%
Other theft90.39-10.00%
Vehicle crime50.29150.00%
Possession of weapons50.1666.67%
Other crime40.1633.33%
Drugs20.13-50.00%
Burglary20.06-71.43%
Robbery10.060.00%
Theft from the person10.03-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 116 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1167.200.00%
Criminal damage and arson273.730.00%
Anti-social behaviour200.870.00%
Public order160.640.00%
Shoplifting130.510.00%
Other theft100.420.00%
Burglary70.320.00%
Drugs40.230.00%
Other crime30.130.00%
Possession of weapons30.100.00%
Vehicle crime20.100.00%
Theft from the person20.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 338 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202423
August 202440
July 202444
June 202446
May 202435
April 202429
March 202427
February 202413
January 202423
December 202318
November 202320
October 202320

A total of 1360 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 113.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 143 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 2024112
August 2024109
July 2024129
June 2024143
May 2024131
April 202495
March 2024109
February 202491
January 2024111
December 2023113
November 2023101
October 2023116

A total of 143 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.92 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202415
June 202412
May 202416
April 202413
March 20247
February 202414
January 202417
December 202311
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 37 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20245
July 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20235
October 20233

A total of 252 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202431
July 202415
June 202425
May 202435
April 202422
March 202424
February 202420
January 202415
December 202311
November 202319
October 202316

A total of 171 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202416
August 202419
July 202411
June 202413
May 202416
April 202412
March 202416
February 202420
January 202415
December 20238
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20244
July 20248
June 20248
May 20248
April 20249
March 20241
February 20244
January 20244
December 202314
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 240 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202424
August 202415
July 202414
June 202432
May 202422
April 202417
March 202417
February 202419
January 202415
December 202319
November 202319
October 202327

A total of 39 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20243
July 20246
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 49 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20247
July 20247
June 20242
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20232
October 20237

A total of 44 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
July 20242
June 20244
May 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20242
January 20245
December 20235
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242
April 20242
December 20232
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO33 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total20
    Violence and sexual offences10
    Other theft4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. High Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. St Thomas Street
    Total10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Anglesea Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sutton Close
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Public order1
  • 6. Oak Vale
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
  • 7. St Thomas' Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 8. Cook Avenue
    Total4
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Mountbatten Drive
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 10. Nursery Lane
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 11. School Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs1
  • 12. Esplanade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Ryde Bus Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 14. Union Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 15. Park Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Waterloo Crescent
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Nelson Crescent
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 18. St Vincent'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Bank Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 21. Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 22. Yelfs Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Preston Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. Atkinson Drive
    Total2
    Public order2
  • 25. Fairlee Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 26. Haven Street
    Total2
    Other theft2
  • 27. Brannon Way
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 28. Fishbourne Ferry Terminal
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 29. A3054
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Coach House Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2