HOME MEAD, PO30 2AR Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 2AR

HOME MEAD, PO30 2AR, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 80 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 32.27 per 1,000 population. This PO30 2AR 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 2AR crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 2AR, encompassing approximately 2479 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO30 2AR area, explore the PO30 2AR Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO30 2AR area, visit the PO30 2AR House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (36) incidents (63.64% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-28.57% decrease)
  • Public order: (8) incidents (166.67% increase)

PO30 2AR Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 39
  • East Street with total crimes: 22
  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 4

HOME MEAD, PO30 2AR Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3632.2763.64%
Violence and sexual offences2014.52-28.57%
Public order88.07166.67%
Other theft73.23133.33%
Drugs52.82400.00%
Possession of weapons22.02-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.81-66.67%
Other crime10.400.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 22 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2827.03-20.00%
Shoplifting2211.2910.00%
Anti-social behaviour48.87-69.23%
Criminal damage and arson31.61-70.00%
Other theft31.21-57.14%
Possession of weapons31.21200.00%
Public order31.21-40.00%
Drugs11.21-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3538.720.00%
Shoplifting2014.12300.00%
Anti-social behaviour138.0730.00%
Criminal damage and arson105.24233.33%
Other theft74.03-12.50%
Public order52.82-44.44%
Drugs22.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.81-60.00%
Other crime10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3531.876.06%
Anti-social behaviour1014.120.00%
Public order94.0380.00%
Other theft83.63166.67%
Vehicle crime53.230.00%
Shoplifting52.02-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.02-40.00%
Drugs21.21-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Other crime10.40-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3329.0437.50%
Anti-social behaviour1013.31150.00%
Shoplifting64.03-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.420.00%
Drugs52.020.00%
Public order52.02-28.57%
Other theft32.02-25.00%
Other crime31.210.00%
Burglary21.210.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2424.20-22.58%
Shoplifting129.68100.00%
Public order74.8440.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.8225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.020.00%
Other theft41.61100.00%
Burglary21.610.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3122.19-8.82%
Shoplifting612.5050.00%
Public order52.4225.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.61-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.61200.00%
Other theft21.21-33.33%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3423.4025.93%
Criminal damage and arson513.7125.00%
Public order42.0233.33%
Shoplifting41.610.00%
Drugs31.6150.00%
Other theft31.21-40.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.21-81.82%
Burglary10.810.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2724.20-20.59%
Anti-social behaviour1110.8957.14%
Other theft54.4466.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.02-20.00%
Shoplifting41.61-20.00%
Public order31.61-25.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Possession of weapons20.810.00%
Theft from the person10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3425.4170.00%
Anti-social behaviour713.71-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson52.82-16.67%
Shoplifting52.02400.00%
Public order42.02-69.23%
Other crime31.610.00%
Other theft31.21-25.00%
Drugs21.21-50.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.20-23.08%
Public order138.07-7.14%
Anti-social behaviour125.24-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson64.8420.00%
Drugs42.42-20.00%
Other theft41.61-20.00%
Shoplifting11.61-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2631.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour1510.490.00%
Public order146.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson55.650.00%
Drugs52.020.00%
Other theft52.020.00%
Shoplifting42.020.00%
Other crime21.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.810.00%
Vehicle crime10.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
July 202410
June 20243
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20245
January 20244
December 20235
November 20236
October 20235

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245
February 20243
January 20242
December 20232
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 54 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20243
July 20247
June 20248
May 20243
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20233
November 20234
October 20235

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
July 20241
June 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20242
October 20231

A total of 80 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20243
July 20245
June 20249
May 20245
April 20247
March 20245
February 20244
January 20243
December 20234
November 202313
October 202314

A total of 347 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.92 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202428
July 202435
June 202435
May 202433
April 202424
March 202431
February 202434
January 202427
December 202334
November 202320
October 202326

A total of 125 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.42 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202436
August 202422
July 202420
June 20245
May 20246
April 202412
March 20246
February 20244
January 20244
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20243
February 20241
December 20233
October 20232

A total of 92 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.36 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20244
July 202413
June 202410
May 202410
April 20244
March 20244
February 20242
January 202411
December 20237
November 202312
October 202315

A total of 10 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
July 20242
June 20245
April 20241
January 20241
October 20231

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO30 2AR postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total39
    Shoplifting34
    Other theft4
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. East Street
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences12
    Public order4
    Drugs3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Angelica Grove
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Garden Way
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Godric Road
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Berry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Furrlongs
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Towngate Place
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Highfield Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1