PO36 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO36

PO36, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 191 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO36 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO36, encompassing approximately 16916 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (75) incidents (17.19% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (31) incidents (47.62% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-20.83% decrease)

PO36 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhall Drive with total crimes: 29
  • B3395 with total crimes: 15
  • Guadeloupe Road with total crimes: 7

PO36 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO36

The postcode district are associated with the PO36, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO36 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 75 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences7511.2917.19%
Shoplifting314.4347.62%
Anti-social behaviour191.83-20.83%
Criminal damage and arson151.127.14%
Drugs120.8971.43%
Other theft110.7110.00%
Public order80.65-42.86%
Burglary50.4725.00%
Other crime40.3033.33%
Vehicle crime40.24100.00%
Possession of weapons30.24200.00%
Theft from the person20.180.00%
Robbery20.120.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 64 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences649.6925.49%
Anti-social behaviour243.78-22.58%
Shoplifting211.42110.00%
Public order141.24-6.67%
Criminal damage and arson140.8316.67%
Other theft100.830.00%
Drugs70.59-22.22%
Burglary40.41-20.00%
Other crime30.24200.00%
Vehicle crime20.18-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.12-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences518.93-13.56%
Anti-social behaviour313.0110.71%
Public order151.8315.38%
Criminal damage and arson120.89-36.84%
Other theft100.71150.00%
Shoplifting100.590.00%
Drugs90.59350.00%
Burglary50.530.00%
Vehicle crime40.30-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.240.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Other crime10.06-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 59 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences599.04-1.67%
Anti-social behaviour283.4986.67%
Criminal damage and arson191.6690.00%
Public order131.128.33%
Shoplifting100.77233.33%
Vehicle crime60.590.00%
Burglary50.35400.00%
Other crime40.30300.00%
Other theft40.24-73.33%
Drugs20.24-60.00%
Theft from the person10.12-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.06-50.00%
Robbery10.06-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences608.2222.45%
Anti-social behaviour153.55-42.31%
Other theft150.89150.00%
Public order120.89200.00%
Criminal damage and arson100.71-9.09%
Vehicle crime60.5950.00%
Drugs50.3525.00%
Possession of weapons40.30100.00%
Shoplifting30.24-78.57%
Theft from the person30.180.00%
Robbery20.180.00%
Bicycle theft20.12100.00%
Other crime10.120.00%
Burglary10.06-66.67%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences497.33-14.04%
Anti-social behaviour262.9085.71%
Shoplifting141.5440.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.830.00%
Other theft60.65-14.29%
Drugs40.35100.00%
Vehicle crime40.240.00%
Public order40.24-63.64%
Burglary30.24-40.00%
Possession of weapons20.180.00%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences577.4542.50%
Anti-social behaviour143.37100.00%
Public order110.8383.33%
Criminal damage and arson110.6537.50%
Shoplifting100.65400.00%
Other theft70.590.00%
Burglary50.4125.00%
Other crime50.30400.00%
Possession of weapons20.30100.00%
Drugs20.12-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences404.85-21.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.3614.29%
Other theft70.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour70.41-12.50%
Public order60.41-33.33%
Burglary40.350.00%
Drugs30.24-57.14%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Shoplifting20.12-84.62%
Possession of weapons10.120.00%
Robbery10.060.00%
Other crime10.060.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences516.502.00%
Shoplifting133.0118.18%
Public order90.7750.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.530.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.47-61.11%
Drugs70.410.00%
Other theft70.41-30.00%
Burglary40.41100.00%
Vehicle crime20.240.00%
Other crime10.12-50.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences507.0319.05%
Criminal damage and arson182.9663.64%
Shoplifting111.06-52.17%
Other theft100.65100.00%
Anti-social behaviour80.59-33.33%
Drugs70.470.00%
Public order60.41-45.45%
Vehicle crime20.350.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Burglary20.12-50.00%
Theft from the person10.120.00%
Possession of weapons10.060.00%
Robbery10.060.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences427.09-41.67%
Shoplifting232.48-8.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.36100.00%
Public order110.71120.00%
Criminal damage and arson110.65-35.29%
Drugs70.6540.00%
Other theft50.41-16.67%
Burglary40.30300.00%
Vehicle crime20.24100.00%
Other crime20.12-33.33%
Theft from the person10.120.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 72 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences728.6318.03%
Shoplifting254.2656.25%
Criminal damage and arson171.48183.33%
Anti-social behaviour61.00-66.67%
Other theft60.350.00%
Drugs50.350.00%
Public order50.30-64.29%
Possession of weapons40.30-20.00%
Other crime30.2450.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Burglary10.06-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.06-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 61 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences618.280.00%
Anti-social behaviour183.610.00%
Shoplifting161.060.00%
Public order140.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson60.830.00%
Other theft60.350.00%
Drugs50.350.00%
Possession of weapons50.300.00%
Burglary30.300.00%
Vehicle crime20.180.00%
Other crime20.120.00%
Robbery10.120.00%
Theft from the person10.060.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.42 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 731 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 56.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 75 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202475
August 202464
July 202451
June 202459
May 202460
April 202449
March 202457
February 202440
January 202451
December 202350
November 202342
October 202372
September 202361

A total of 159 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.23 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202414
July 202412
June 202419
May 202410
April 202411
March 202411
February 20248
January 20247
December 202318
November 202311
October 202317
September 20236

A total of 128 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202414
July 202415
June 202413
May 202412
April 20244
March 202411
February 20246
January 20249
December 20236
November 202311
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20245
June 20245
May 20241
April 20243
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.77 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 20247
July 20249
June 20242
May 20245
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 12 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 216 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202419
August 202424
July 202431
June 202428
May 202415
April 202426
March 202414
February 20247
January 20248
December 20238
November 202312
October 20236
September 202318

A total of 104 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202410
June 20244
May 202415
April 20246
March 20247
February 20247
January 20247
December 202310
November 20235
October 20236
September 20236

A total of 25 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
May 20244
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20234
September 20235

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
June 20241
May 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 37 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20244
June 20246
May 20246
April 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 189 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202431
August 202421
July 202410
June 202410
May 20243
April 202414
March 202410
February 20242
January 202413
December 202311
November 202323
October 202325
September 202316

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO36 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodhall Drive
    Total29
    Shoplifting25
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. B3395
    Total15
    Violence and sexual offences9
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
  • 3. Guadeloupe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 5. Royal Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 6. Grafton Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 7. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Newcomen Road
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson2
  • 9. Ferncliff Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 10. Pier Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Chesham Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Blackpan Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 13. Denness Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 14. Sunnyhill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. White'S Mead
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 16. Fairmead Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 17. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 18. Leed Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 19. Park Rise
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 20. Seagrove Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 21. Cliff Close
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. West Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 23. New Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Burglary1
  • 24. Fort Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 25. Sandown Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 26. Brownlow Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 27. Louis Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 28. Park/Open Space
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Robbery1
  • 29. Grange Road
    Total2
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Old Reservoir Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1