HIGH STREET, PO30 1SS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 1SS

HIGH STREET, PO30 1SS, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 130 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.48 per 1,000 population. This PO30 1SS 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 1SS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 1SS, encompassing approximately 2796 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (53) incidents (35.90% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (37) incidents (-5.13% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

PO30 1SS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • East Street with total crimes: 22
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 10

HIGH STREET, PO30 1SS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 53 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5346.4835.90%
Violence and sexual offences3718.95-5.13%
Public order1113.2310.00%
Other theft73.9316.67%
Criminal damage and arson62.50-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour62.15-68.42%
Drugs52.15400.00%
Burglary11.79-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3947.2014.71%
Violence and sexual offences3913.9425.81%
Anti-social behaviour1913.94-9.52%
Public order106.79-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.58-53.33%
Other theft62.50-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.15300.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Robbery20.720.00%
Vehicle crime10.72-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.360.00%
Drugs10.36-75.00%
Other crime10.36-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3447.91142.86%
Violence and sexual offences3112.16-38.00%
Anti-social behaviour2111.0831.25%
Criminal damage and arson157.51200.00%
Public order125.360.00%
Other theft124.2950.00%
Drugs44.29-20.00%
Other crime21.430.00%
Vehicle crime20.72-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5043.620.00%
Anti-social behaviour1617.886.67%
Shoplifting145.7216.67%
Public order125.0150.00%
Other theft84.29100.00%
Vehicle crime62.86500.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.15-16.67%
Drugs51.79-44.44%
Burglary21.79100.00%
Other crime20.72-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5039.6938.89%
Anti-social behaviour1517.887.14%
Shoplifting125.36-42.86%
Drugs94.2980.00%
Public order83.22-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.86-14.29%
Other theft42.15-20.00%
Other crime31.430.00%
Theft from the person21.07100.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Burglary10.360.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3636.83-7.69%
Shoplifting2112.875.00%
Anti-social behaviour147.5116.67%
Public order105.01-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.580.00%
Drugs52.5066.67%
Other theft51.7925.00%
Possession of weapons21.79-33.33%
Robbery10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

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 offences3936.83-11.36%
Shoplifting2013.94122.22%
Public order127.1533.33%
Anti-social behaviour124.2933.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.2916.67%
Other theft42.500.00%
Possession of weapons31.43200.00%
Drugs31.07-40.00%
Robbery11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4432.544.76%
Anti-social behaviour915.73-43.75%
Public order93.220.00%
Shoplifting93.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.22-50.00%
Drugs52.1525.00%
Other theft41.79-20.00%
Burglary21.430.00%
Vehicle crime10.720.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4237.19-22.22%
Anti-social behaviour1615.0223.08%
Criminal damage and arson125.7250.00%
Public order94.29-47.06%
Shoplifting93.22-10.00%
Other theft53.22-28.57%
Drugs41.79-60.00%
Robbery21.430.00%
Burglary20.72100.00%
Possession of weapons10.720.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5445.0542.11%
Public order1719.310.00%
Anti-social behaviour136.08-48.00%
Drugs104.6525.00%
Shoplifting103.58-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson83.58-52.94%
Other theft72.8675.00%
Other crime42.500.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.360.00%
Vehicle crime10.360.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3845.77-17.39%
Anti-social behaviour2513.59-35.90%
Criminal damage and arson178.9441.67%
Public order176.08-15.00%
Shoplifting156.08-63.41%
Drugs85.36-27.27%
Other theft42.86-50.00%
Burglary11.430.00%
Possession of weapons10.36-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.36-66.67%
Robbery10.360.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4666.510.00%
Shoplifting4116.450.00%
Anti-social behaviour3914.660.00%
Public order2013.940.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.150.00%
Drugs114.290.00%
Other theft83.930.00%
Vehicle crime32.860.00%
Possession of weapons31.070.00%
Burglary11.070.00%
Theft from the person10.360.00%
Other crime10.360.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 277 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 53 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202453
August 202439
July 202434
June 202414
May 202412
April 202421
March 202420
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202341

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202437
August 202439
July 202431
June 202450
May 202450
April 202436
March 202439
February 202444
January 202442
December 202354
November 202338
October 202346

A total of 13 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
May 20241
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 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
June 20241

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 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202415
June 20245
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 202412
December 20238
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 205 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202419
July 202421
June 202416
May 202415
April 202414
March 202412
February 20249
January 202416
December 202313
November 202325
October 202339

A total of 74 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
July 202412
June 20248
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 70 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 20249
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 19 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 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 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 147 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 202412
June 202412
May 20248
April 202410
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202317
November 202317
October 202320

A total of 16 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 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 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 7 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 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 1SS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total48
    Shoplifting41
    Other theft5
    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. Parking Area
    Total10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Other theft1
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. St Jamess Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Mill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Holyrood Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Pyle Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 13. Trafalgar Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Victoria Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Drugs1
  • 15. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 17. Medina Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 19. Hillside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1