MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 1AW

MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 7 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 4.48 per 1,000 population. This PO30 1AW crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO30 postcode area, which has experienced 330 crimes and a crime rate of 10.71 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO30 1AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 1AW, encompassing approximately 1562 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO30 1AW area, explore the PO30 1AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)
  • Drugs: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO30 1AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Johns Road with total crimes: 2
  • Woodbine Close with total crimes: 1
  • Laburnam Close with total crimes: 1

MELROSE CLOSE, PO30 1AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.48-50.00%
Drugs11.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.640.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.640.00%
Public order10.640.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.480.00%
Drugs13.840.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.6850.00%
Public order23.840.00%
Other crime11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Other theft10.640.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.04-20.00%
Public order22.56100.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%
Drugs10.640.00%
Bicycle theft10.640.00%
Burglary10.640.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.12150.00%
Other theft23.20100.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In March 2024, Burglary recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Burglary23.840.00%
Violence and sexual offences21.28-77.78%
Other theft11.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.640.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.32350.00%
Public order25.76100.00%
Other theft11.280.00%
Possession of weapons10.640.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences23.20-71.43%
Other theft11.280.00%
Public order10.640.00%
Theft from the person10.640.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.3275.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.480.00%
Burglary21.92100.00%
Public order11.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.12-20.00%
Vehicle crime32.560.00%
Burglary11.920.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.20-50.00%
Other theft11.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.200.00%
Drugs22.560.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 58 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20246
June 20246
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20249
January 20242
December 20237
November 20234
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
May 20241
September 20232

A total of 4 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
December 20233

A total of 8 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
May 20241
October 20232
September 20234

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

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20231

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 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241

A total of 6 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
November 20233

A total of 7 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 6 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20232
November 20231

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

MonthCount
January 20241

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO30 1AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. St Johns Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Woodbine Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Laburnam Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Chestnut Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Meadow Green
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Watergate Road
    Total1
    Public order1