PO30 5AW Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5AW

PO30 5AW, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 21 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 15.80 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5AW 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 5AW crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5AW, encompassing approximately 1329 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO30 5AW area, explore the PO30 5AW Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (10) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other crime: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO30 5AW Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 6
  • River Way with total crimes: 3
  • Further/Higher Educational Building with total crimes: 2

PO30 5AW Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.800.00%
Shoplifting37.520.00%
Other crime22.260.00%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Drugs11.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.75-83.33%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1016.5525.00%
Anti-social behaviour67.52200.00%
Public order44.51-42.86%
Other theft13.01-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences819.56-65.22%
Public order76.02250.00%
Shoplifting35.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.260.00%
Other theft21.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.500.00%
Other crime11.50-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2333.1053.33%
Drugs517.30150.00%
Other theft33.76-40.00%
Shoplifting32.2650.00%
Other crime32.2650.00%
Public order22.26-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.50100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.500.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1527.08114.29%
Other theft511.28400.00%
Public order43.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.010.00%
Drugs22.260.00%
Shoplifting21.50100.00%
Other crime21.500.00%
Burglary11.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.750.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.78-61.11%
Drugs25.270.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Shoplifting10.750.00%
Bicycle theft10.750.00%
Other theft10.750.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1819.5638.46%
Anti-social behaviour213.540.00%
Burglary21.500.00%
Shoplifting11.50-50.00%
Public order10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.75-50.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1315.80-35.00%
Shoplifting29.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.50-60.00%
Vehicle crime11.500.00%
Drugs10.75-66.67%
Other theft10.75-75.00%
Public order10.750.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2024.8353.85%
Criminal damage and arson515.05400.00%
Other theft43.76100.00%
Drugs33.01200.00%
Public order12.26-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1318.8185.71%
Public order59.78150.00%
Other theft23.760.00%
Shoplifting11.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.750.00%
Drugs10.750.00%
Burglary10.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.750.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.78-22.22%
Other theft25.27100.00%
Public order21.50-50.00%
Bicycle theft11.500.00%
Burglary10.750.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences918.810.00%
Anti-social behaviour56.770.00%
Public order43.760.00%
Other crime33.010.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.260.00%
Other theft11.500.00%
Robbery10.750.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20245
May 20242
April 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231

A total of 16 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20243
June 20243
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20242
December 20231

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20243
May 20242
October 20233

A total of 18 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20242
January 20245
December 20231
October 20232

A total of 153 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 202410
July 20248
June 202423
May 202415
April 20247
March 202418
February 202413
January 202420
December 202313
November 20237
October 20239

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.71 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20246
July 20242
June 20242
March 20242
December 20231
October 20235

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20247
June 20242
May 20244
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20234

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241

A total of 5 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
March 20242
December 20231
November 20231

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

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
March 20241
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO30 5AW postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Hospital
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. River Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 3. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Hunny Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Bernard Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Wayside Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. A3054
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 8. Whitesmith Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Catherine Terrace
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. A3020
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Medina Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1