PO30 1LL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 1LL

PO30 1LL, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 133 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.48 per 1,000 population. This PO30 1LL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO30 postcode area, which has experienced 314 crimes and a crime rate of 10.19 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO30 1LL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 1LL, encompassing approximately 3748 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (52) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (-4.55% decrease)
  • Public order: (10) incidents (11.11% increase)

PO30 1LL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 46
  • East Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 8

PO30 1LL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5235.4836.84%
Violence and sexual offences4213.87-4.55%
Public order1011.2011.11%
Criminal damage and arson62.67-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour61.60-64.71%
Other theft61.60-25.00%
Drugs41.60100.00%
Burglary31.0750.00%
Bicycle theft10.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4436.2829.41%
Shoplifting3811.7415.15%
Anti-social behaviour1710.14-19.05%
Public order94.54-10.00%
Other theft82.40-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson72.13-46.15%
Possession of weapons41.87300.00%
Burglary21.070.00%
Drugs20.53-33.33%
Robbery20.530.00%
Vehicle crime10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Other crime10.27-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3434.41-34.62%
Shoplifting339.07135.71%
Anti-social behaviour218.8023.53%
Criminal damage and arson135.60160.00%
Public order103.47-28.57%
Other theft92.670.00%
Drugs32.40-25.00%
Other crime20.80-33.33%
Vehicle crime20.53-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.53-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5234.15-10.34%
Anti-social behaviour1713.87-26.09%
Shoplifting144.5440.00%
Public order143.7355.56%
Other theft93.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.40-37.50%
Vehicle crime51.33150.00%
Drugs41.33-55.56%
Other crime31.07200.00%
Burglary20.80100.00%
Possession of weapons20.53100.00%
Bicycle theft10.530.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 58 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5834.6893.33%
Anti-social behaviour2315.4753.33%
Shoplifting106.14-50.00%
Drugs92.67125.00%
Public order92.40-18.18%
Criminal damage and arson82.4014.29%
Other theft52.13-16.67%
Theft from the person21.33100.00%
Vehicle crime20.53-33.33%
Other crime10.530.00%
Bicycle theft10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.27-50.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3026.68-36.17%
Shoplifting208.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.3415.38%
Public order114.00-26.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.93-22.22%
Other theft61.8720.00%
Drugs41.60100.00%
Vehicle crime31.070.00%
Possession of weapons20.80-33.33%
Robbery10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 47 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4731.214.44%
Shoplifting2012.54185.71%
Public order155.34114.29%
Anti-social behaviour134.0030.00%
Criminal damage and arson93.47125.00%
Other theft52.400.00%
Possession of weapons31.330.00%
Drugs20.80-50.00%
Burglary10.53-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4523.48-8.16%
Anti-social behaviour1012.01-37.50%
Public order72.67-30.00%
Shoplifting71.87-12.50%
Other theft51.8725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.33-66.67%
Drugs41.0733.33%
Possession of weapons31.07200.00%
Burglary20.80-50.00%
Other crime10.530.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4929.61-18.33%
Anti-social behaviour1613.076.67%
Criminal damage and arson124.2733.33%
Public order103.20-37.50%
Shoplifting82.67-11.11%
Burglary42.13100.00%
Other theft41.07-42.86%
Drugs31.07-72.73%
Robbery20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 60 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences6035.7562.16%
Public order1616.01-5.88%
Anti-social behaviour154.27-48.28%
Drugs114.0037.50%
Shoplifting92.93-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.40-50.00%
Other theft72.4040.00%
Other crime41.870.00%
Burglary21.07100.00%
Possession of weapons10.530.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3735.22-11.90%
Anti-social behaviour299.87-21.62%
Criminal damage and arson187.7480.00%
Public order174.80-5.56%
Shoplifting154.54-62.50%
Drugs84.00-27.27%
Other theft52.13-37.50%
Vehicle crime11.33-50.00%
Robbery10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4246.420.00%
Shoplifting4011.200.00%
Anti-social behaviour3710.670.00%
Public order189.870.00%
Drugs114.800.00%
Criminal damage and arson102.930.00%
Other theft82.670.00%
Possession of weapons32.130.00%
Vehicle crime20.800.00%
Burglary10.530.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 108 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202413
June 20245
May 20248
April 20247
March 20249
February 20244
January 202412
December 20239
November 202318
October 202310

A total of 540 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 45.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 60 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202444
July 202434
June 202452
May 202458
April 202430
March 202447
February 202445
January 202449
December 202360
November 202337
October 202342

A total of 266 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202452
August 202438
July 202433
June 202414
May 202410
April 202420
March 202420
February 20247
January 20248
December 20239
November 202315
October 202340

A total of 19 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
March 20241
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 5 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
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 219 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202417
July 202421
June 202417
May 202423
April 202415
March 202413
February 202410
January 202416
December 202315
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 65 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20244
May 20249
April 20244
March 20242
February 20244
January 20243
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 20249
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20245
January 20244
December 20237
November 20235
October 20238

A total of 22 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 146 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.17 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20249
July 202410
June 202414
May 20249
April 202411
March 202415
February 20247
January 202410
December 202316
November 202317
October 202318

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20242
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 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

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total46
    Shoplifting40
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 2. East Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St Jamess Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. High Street
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total5
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 8. Portland Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Mill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Sea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Holyrood Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Pyle Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Trafalgar Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Bignor Place
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 19. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Drill Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Trafalgar Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 22. Drake Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. St Johns Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1