PO40 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO40

PO40, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 33 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.83 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this PO40 crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around PO40, encompassing approximately 5665 residents.

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-29.03% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO40 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 6
  • Colwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Martine Close with total crimes: 4

PO40 Crime Map

Postcodes in PO40

The postcode district are associated with the PO40, and there are total 0 postcode areas (listed below). The PO40 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 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences225.83-29.03%
Criminal damage and arson53.8825.00%
Other theft20.88100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35100.00%
Drugs20.350.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences318.3040.91%
Public order55.4766.67%
Criminal damage and arson40.8833.33%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Burglary20.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.180.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.18-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences226.1837.50%
Burglary43.88300.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-50.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences165.47433.33%
Anti-social behaviour42.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.710.00%
Public order30.5350.00%
Other theft30.53-40.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Other crime10.180.00%

In May 2024, Other theft recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Other theft52.4766.67%
Violence and sexual offences30.88-78.57%
Anti-social behaviour20.53-81.82%
Public order20.35-60.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.24-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour112.47175.00%
Public order51.9425.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.88-33.33%
Other theft30.7150.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Shoplifting10.18-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences238.47109.09%
Criminal damage and arson64.0620.00%
Public order41.06300.00%
Burglary40.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.710.00%
Shoplifting30.710.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.59-56.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9466.67%
Shoplifting30.88-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.53100.00%
Burglary20.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.180.00%
Public order10.18-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences257.5966.67%
Shoplifting64.410.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.06-50.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Burglary20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-75.00%
Other theft10.18-80.00%
Robbery10.180.00%
Vehicle crime10.180.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences156.3536.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.650.00%
Other theft51.060.00%
Anti-social behaviour40.88-20.00%
Public order30.71-50.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Burglary10.35-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences115.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.94100.00%
Public order61.06500.00%
Anti-social behaviour51.06150.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences114.590.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.940.00%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Other theft30.530.00%
Drugs20.530.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.180.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 204 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202422
August 202431
July 202422
June 202416
May 20243
April 202414
March 202423
February 202411
January 202425
December 202315
November 202311
October 202311

A total of 26 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.36 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.45 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232

A total of 10 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 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
February 20241

A total of 8 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241

A total of 36 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.27 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20244
June 20241
March 20244
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20243
February 20243
January 20246
October 20233

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO40 postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total6
    Criminal damage and arson3
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Colwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Martine Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. Longhalves
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Sunset Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. The Square
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 7. Jubilee Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Silcombe Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Coastguard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Clayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Orchard Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Collards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Dall Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. Highview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Solent Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1