PO40 Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO40

PO40, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 35 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.18 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (37.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)
  • Public order: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO40 Crime Hotspots

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

  • Colwell Road with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3
  • Camp Road with total crimes: 3

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 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 arson31.94-57.14%
Shoplifting30.530.00%
Other theft30.5350.00%
Drugs20.53100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Public order10.18-87.50%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.00-15.38%
Public order81.94166.67%
Criminal damage and arson71.41133.33%
Burglary21.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.35-75.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.180.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences135.47-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour82.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.41-25.00%
Public order30.530.00%
Other theft20.530.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.18-50.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences217.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.060.00%
Public order30.710.00%
Vehicle crime20.530.00%
Shoplifting20.350.00%
Other theft20.350.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20245
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20236
October 20231
September 20238
August 20233
July 20233

A total of 196 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202422
June 202416
May 20243
April 202414
March 202423
February 202411
January 202425
December 202315
November 202311
October 202311
September 202311
August 202313
July 202321

A total of 51 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20244
May 20242
April 202411
March 20244
January 20241
December 20234
November 20235
October 20232
September 20232
August 20238
July 20236

A total of 29 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.64 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20243
May 20245
April 20243
March 20242
January 20241
December 20235
October 20233
September 20232
August 20232
July 20232

A total of 53 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20243
April 20244
March 20246
February 20245
January 20243
December 20236
November 20236
October 20233
September 20237
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 1 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20242
February 20242
January 20241
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 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
July 20232

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20231

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Colwell Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 3. Camp Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Burglary1
  • 4. The Square
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Windmill Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Jubilee Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Longhalves
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Andrews Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Madeira Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Church Place
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 11. Coastguard Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Moons Hill
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coopers Close
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 15. Highview
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 16. Edinburgh Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Heathfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Colwell Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Martine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Cliff End
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Sconce Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1