PO37 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO37

PO37, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 85 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO37 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO37, encompassing approximately 9117 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (43) incidents (13.16% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (10) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)

PO37 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Shanklin with total crimes: 4
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4

PO37 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO37

The postcode district are associated with the PO37, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO37 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 43 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences439.3213.16%
Criminal damage and arson104.72-28.57%
Public order81.10-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour80.88-33.33%
Shoplifting50.88150.00%
Other theft50.55-44.44%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.110.00%
Possession of weapons10.11-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3810.09-7.32%
Criminal damage and arson144.17250.00%
Anti-social behaviour121.5433.33%
Public order91.3228.57%
Other theft90.9980.00%
Drugs30.9950.00%
Theft from the person20.330.00%
Shoplifting20.220.00%
Possession of weapons20.220.00%
Burglary10.220.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences417.905.13%
Anti-social behaviour94.5012.50%
Public order70.990.00%
Other theft50.77-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.550.00%
Robbery20.440.00%
Vehicle crime20.22100.00%
Drugs20.22-33.33%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences397.9039.29%
Anti-social behaviour84.28300.00%
Public order70.8816.67%
Other theft60.770.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.660.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Burglary20.33100.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Other crime10.11-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.110.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.920.00%
Other theft63.07200.00%
Public order60.66100.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.440.00%
Other crime20.22100.00%
Shoplifting20.22-33.33%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Burglary10.110.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Drugs10.110.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences285.81-24.32%
Criminal damage and arson123.07140.00%
Public order31.32-70.00%
Shoplifting30.330.00%
Other theft20.33-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour20.220.00%
Other crime10.220.00%
Burglary10.11-75.00%
Drugs10.11-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences377.7923.33%
Public order104.0666.67%
Criminal damage and arson51.1025.00%
Burglary40.550.00%
Drugs30.44200.00%
Shoplifting30.33-57.14%
Other theft30.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.330.00%
Bicycle theft10.220.00%
Robbery10.110.00%
Theft from the person10.11-66.67%
Other crime10.110.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences306.3611.11%
Shoplifting73.2975.00%
Public order60.7750.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.66-66.67%
Burglary40.440.00%
Theft from the person30.44200.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.33-50.00%
Drugs10.22-66.67%
Other crime10.11-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences277.24-42.55%
Criminal damage and arson122.9650.00%
Other theft41.3233.33%
Burglary40.4433.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.4433.33%
Public order40.44100.00%
Shoplifting40.44300.00%
Drugs30.440.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Theft from the person10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences478.1262.07%
Criminal damage and arson85.16100.00%
Other theft30.88-57.14%
Drugs30.330.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.33-25.00%
Burglary30.330.00%
Other crime20.330.00%
Public order20.22-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.220.00%
Shoplifting10.11-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences296.037.41%
Public order73.1840.00%
Other theft70.7775.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.77-55.56%
Criminal damage and arson40.44-42.86%
Shoplifting30.44200.00%
Vehicle crime10.33-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences276.250.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson70.990.00%
Public order50.770.00%
Other theft40.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.440.00%
Shoplifting10.220.00%
Possession of weapons10.110.00%
Other crime10.110.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 31 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20233
October 20231

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20249
July 20245
June 20246
May 20246
April 20242
March 20243
January 20244
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 414 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.50 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202443
August 202438
July 202441
June 202439
May 202428
April 202428
March 202437
February 202430
January 202427
December 202347
November 202329
October 202327

A total of 88 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202414
July 20244
June 20244
May 20244
April 202412
March 20245
February 20244
January 202412
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237

A total of 74 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20249
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20243
March 202410
February 20246
January 20244
December 20232
November 20237
October 20235

A total of 65 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202412
July 20249
June 20248
May 20242
April 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20233
November 20234
October 20239

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
March 20241

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.44 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20244
January 20244
December 20233

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
January 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20243
January 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO37 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Shanklin
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Prospect Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Grange Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Wilton Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 7. Coronation Gardens
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 8. Witbank Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 9. Atherley Park Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Newbridge Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 11. Falcon Cross Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Hyde Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Atherley Cross Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 14. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Martin'S Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 16. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Old School Mews
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 19. Maida Vale Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 20. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. King Edwards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Whitecross Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 23. Scotchell'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 24. Princes Way
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 25. Holly Brooke Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Rushclose
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Josephs Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 28. Brockwood Drive
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Carter Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Lucerne Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1