PROSPECT ROAD, PO30 1JH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 1JH

PROSPECT ROAD, PO30 1JH, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 131 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 43.04 per 1,000 population. This PO30 1JH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO30 postcode area, which has experienced 346 crimes and a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO30 1JH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 1JH, encompassing approximately 3043 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (33) incidents (135.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-43.14% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (35.29% increase)

PO30 1JH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 25
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • East Street with total crimes: 22

PROSPECT ROAD, PO30 1JH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3343.04135.71%
Violence and sexual offences2910.84-43.14%
Anti-social behaviour239.5335.29%
Criminal damage and arson147.56250.00%
Public order134.600.00%
Other theft114.2737.50%
Drugs33.61-25.00%
Other crime20.990.00%
Vehicle crime20.66-71.43%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5140.748.51%
Anti-social behaviour1716.76-26.09%
Shoplifting145.5940.00%
Public order134.6085.71%
Other theft84.2733.33%
Vehicle crime72.63600.00%
Drugs42.30-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.31-42.86%
Burglary21.31100.00%
Other crime20.660.00%
Bicycle theft10.660.00%
Possession of weapons10.330.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4737.4551.61%
Anti-social behaviour2315.4464.29%
Shoplifting107.56-47.37%
Drugs83.2960.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.630.00%
Public order72.30-30.00%
Other theft62.300.00%
Other crime21.970.00%
Theft from the person20.66100.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Burglary10.330.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3131.87-20.51%
Shoplifting1910.19-5.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.2427.27%
Public order104.60-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.290.00%
Other theft62.3020.00%
Drugs51.9766.67%
Possession of weapons21.64-33.33%
Robbery10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3933.5111.43%
Shoplifting2012.81185.71%
Public order126.5750.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.9422.22%
Criminal damage and arson73.6140.00%
Other theft52.3025.00%
Possession of weapons31.64200.00%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Theft from the person10.990.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3524.97-2.78%
Anti-social behaviour911.50-35.71%
Public order82.96-11.11%
Shoplifting72.63-12.50%
Criminal damage and arson52.30-50.00%
Drugs41.640.00%
Other theft41.310.00%
Burglary21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3629.57-32.08%
Anti-social behaviour1411.8327.27%
Criminal damage and arson104.6025.00%
Public order93.29-43.75%
Shoplifting82.96-11.11%
Drugs42.63-60.00%
Other theft41.31-33.33%
Robbery21.310.00%
Possession of weapons10.660.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5339.1043.24%
Public order1617.41-11.11%
Anti-social behaviour115.26-54.17%
Drugs103.6166.67%
Shoplifting93.29-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.96-50.00%
Other theft62.6350.00%
Other crime41.970.00%
Possession of weapons11.310.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3740.08-5.13%
Anti-social behaviour2412.16-33.33%
Public order187.89-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson165.9160.00%
Shoplifting155.26-62.50%
Drugs64.93-45.45%
Other theft41.97-55.56%
Vehicle crime11.31-50.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4057.82185.71%
Violence and sexual offences3913.14-2.50%
Anti-social behaviour3612.81100.00%
Public order2311.83-8.00%
Drugs117.5610.00%
Criminal damage and arson103.61-37.50%
Other theft93.290.00%
Possession of weapons32.96-25.00%
Vehicle crime20.99100.00%
Burglary10.66-66.67%
Theft from the person10.33-50.00%
Other crime10.330.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4046.985.26%
Public order2513.14127.27%
Anti-social behaviour188.21-30.77%
Criminal damage and arson165.9133.33%
Shoplifting145.26-6.67%
Drugs104.6066.67%
Other theft93.29-18.18%
Possession of weapons42.960.00%
Burglary31.31200.00%
Theft from the person20.990.00%
Vehicle crime10.660.00%
Robbery10.330.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3839.75-39.68%
Anti-social behaviour2612.4844.44%
Shoplifting158.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson124.93-36.84%
Other theft113.94175.00%
Public order113.61-31.25%
Drugs63.61-25.00%
Other crime11.970.00%
Burglary10.33-75.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 63 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6348.950.00%
Criminal damage and arson1920.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour186.240.00%
Public order165.910.00%
Shoplifting125.260.00%
Drugs83.940.00%
Other theft42.630.00%
Burglary41.310.00%
Possession of weapons21.310.00%
Other crime10.660.00%
Vehicle crime10.330.00%
Theft from the person10.330.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 181 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 202413
May 20247
April 202410
March 202412
February 20248
January 20249
December 202316
November 202318
October 202323
September 202325
August 202311
July 202316

A total of 216 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 16.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202433
June 202414
May 202410
April 202419
March 202420
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 202340
September 202314
August 202315
July 202312

A total of 538 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 41.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 63 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202429
June 202451
May 202447
April 202431
March 202439
February 202435
January 202436
December 202353
November 202337
October 202339
September 202340
August 202338
July 202363

A total of 135 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.38 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202414
June 20244
May 20247
April 20247
March 20247
February 20245
January 202410
December 20238
November 202316
October 202310
September 202316
August 202312
July 202319

A total of 244 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 18.77 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202423
June 202417
May 202423
April 202414
March 202411
February 20249
January 202414
December 202311
November 202324
October 202336
September 202318
August 202326
July 202318

A total of 87 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20248
May 20246
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20236
November 20234
October 20239
September 20239
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 82 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20244
December 202310
November 20236
October 202311
September 202310
August 20236
July 20238

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20247
May 20241
April 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
October 20231
September 20233
August 20231
July 20234

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

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20232
July 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total25
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. East Street
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sea Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Holyrood Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 8. Terrace Road
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Public order1
  • 9. Lugley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 10. Prospect Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. St Johns Place
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Pyle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 14. Scarrots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Heath Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Coppins Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 17. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Chain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Town Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 21. Trafalgar Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Drake Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Downs View Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 24. Berry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. John Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1