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

Overview of Crime in PO30 1TJ

HIGH STREET, PO30 1TJ, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 149 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.28 per 1,000 population. This PO30 1TJ 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 1TJ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 1TJ, encompassing approximately 4223 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (45) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (41) incidents (24.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)

PO30 1TJ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 15
  • East Street with total crimes: 12

HIGH STREET, PO30 1TJ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4535.2825.00%
Shoplifting4110.6524.24%
Anti-social behaviour229.71-4.35%
Public order105.21-28.57%
Other theft92.37-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.13-42.86%
Possession of weapons41.89300.00%
Burglary30.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.710.00%
Robbery20.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Drugs10.24-80.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3633.38-28.00%
Shoplifting338.5294.12%
Anti-social behaviour237.8121.05%
Public order145.457.69%
Criminal damage and arson143.31250.00%
Other theft103.3125.00%
Drugs52.370.00%
Other crime21.18100.00%
Vehicle crime20.47-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Bicycle theft10.240.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5029.59-7.41%
Anti-social behaviour1911.84-24.00%
Shoplifting174.506.25%
Public order134.0244.44%
Other theft83.0833.33%
Drugs51.89-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson41.18-60.00%
Vehicle crime40.95300.00%
Burglary30.95200.00%
Bicycle theft10.710.00%
Other crime10.24-50.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5431.9654.29%
Anti-social behaviour2512.7866.67%
Shoplifting165.92-30.43%
Criminal damage and arson103.7911.11%
Public order92.37-25.00%
Drugs72.1375.00%
Other theft61.6620.00%
Other crime21.42100.00%
Theft from the person20.47100.00%
Bicycle theft10.470.00%
Vehicle crime10.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.24-50.00%
Burglary10.240.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3526.28-27.08%
Shoplifting238.2915.00%
Anti-social behaviour155.450.00%
Public order123.55-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.84-25.00%
Other theft52.13-16.67%
Drugs41.18100.00%
Vehicle crime30.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.71-33.33%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4830.07-7.69%
Shoplifting2011.36122.22%
Public order164.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour153.7915.38%
Criminal damage and arson123.55140.00%
Other theft62.8450.00%
Possession of weapons31.420.00%
Burglary20.710.00%
Drugs20.47-60.00%
Robbery10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Other crime10.240.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 52 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5223.91-3.70%
Anti-social behaviour1312.31-18.75%
Shoplifting93.08-30.77%
Public order82.13-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson51.89-66.67%
Drugs51.1866.67%
Other theft41.180.00%
Possession of weapons30.95200.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5429.12-1.82%
Anti-social behaviour1612.786.67%
Criminal damage and arson153.7966.67%
Shoplifting133.55-7.14%
Public order93.08-47.06%
Other theft42.13-55.56%
Burglary40.95100.00%
Drugs30.95-75.00%
Robbery20.710.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.240.00%
Vehicle crime10.240.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5532.4383.33%
Public order1713.02-5.56%
Anti-social behaviour154.02-48.28%
Shoplifting143.55-22.22%
Drugs123.3150.00%
Criminal damage and arson92.84-50.00%
Other theft92.1350.00%
Other crime32.130.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.470.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3031.72-30.23%
Anti-social behaviour297.10-25.64%
Public order186.87-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson184.2638.46%
Shoplifting184.26-59.09%
Drugs84.26-27.27%
Other theft61.89-33.33%
Burglary41.42100.00%
Robbery20.950.00%
Vehicle crime10.47-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 43 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4444.75131.58%
Violence and sexual offences4310.42-14.00%
Anti-social behaviour3910.1885.71%
Public order209.23-39.39%
Criminal damage and arson134.74-38.10%
Drugs113.0837.50%
Other theft92.600.00%
Possession of weapons32.13-25.00%
Vehicle crime30.7150.00%
Burglary20.71-50.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Theft from the person10.24-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5041.430.00%
Public order3311.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson217.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour214.970.00%
Shoplifting194.970.00%
Other theft94.500.00%
Drugs82.130.00%
Burglary41.890.00%
Possession of weapons40.950.00%
Theft from the person20.950.00%
Vehicle crime20.470.00%
Other crime10.470.00%
Robbery10.240.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 19 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20244
May 20241
April 20243
January 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 252 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 21.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202423
June 202419
May 202425
April 202415
March 202415
February 202413
January 202416
December 202315
November 202329
October 202339
September 202321

A total of 85 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 202410
June 20248
May 20246
April 20245
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20239
November 20236
October 20239
September 20239

A total of 138 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20248
July 202414
June 20244
May 202410
April 20249
March 202412
February 20245
January 202415
December 20239
November 202318
October 202313
September 202321

A total of 179 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 33 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202414
June 202413
May 20249
April 202412
March 202416
February 20248
January 20249
December 202317
November 202318
October 202320
September 202333

A total of 267 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 22.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202441
July 202433
June 202417
May 202416
April 202423
March 202420
February 20249
January 202413
December 202314
November 202318
October 202344
September 202319

A total of 552 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 46.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202445
July 202436
June 202450
May 202454
April 202435
March 202448
February 202452
January 202454
December 202355
November 202330
October 202343
September 202350

A total of 27 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.70 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 23 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20234

A total of 71 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20245
June 20245
May 20247
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20243
December 202312
November 20238
October 202311
September 20238

A total of 9 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
March 20241
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 8 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 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

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total15
    Shoplifting5
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. East Street
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Possession of weapons2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Sea Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. High Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Prospect Road
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 8. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 9. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Holyrood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 11. South Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Medina Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. St Cross Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 14. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 15. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Trafalgar Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 17. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 18. Mill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 19. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Quay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Town Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 22. West Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 24. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Laundry Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 26. Terrace Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 27. Tayberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 29. Rowan Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 30. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1