PO30 5AX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5AX

PO30 5AX, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 135 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 46.09 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5AX 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 5AX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5AX, encompassing approximately 2929 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (55) incidents (44.74% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (42) incidents (5.00% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (10.00% increase)

PO30 5AX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 48
  • East Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 8

PO30 5AX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 55 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 42 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5546.0944.74%
Violence and sexual offences4218.785.00%
Public order1114.3410.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.76-73.91%
Other theft62.05-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson52.05-28.57%
Drugs41.71300.00%
Vehicle crime21.37100.00%
Burglary10.68-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 38 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4046.7742.86%
Shoplifting3813.6618.75%
Anti-social behaviour2312.9727.78%
Public order107.8511.11%
Other theft73.41-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson72.39-46.15%
Possession of weapons42.39100.00%
Burglary21.370.00%
Robbery20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Drugs10.34-75.00%
Other crime10.34-50.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3241.3188.24%
Violence and sexual offences2810.92-37.78%
Anti-social behaviour189.5663.64%
Criminal damage and arson136.14225.00%
Other theft114.4422.22%
Public order93.76-18.18%
Drugs43.07-20.00%
Other crime21.37-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.68-75.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4538.58-13.46%
Shoplifting1715.3654.55%
Anti-social behaviour115.80-15.38%
Public order113.7637.50%
Other theft93.76125.00%
Drugs53.07-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.71-50.00%
Vehicle crime41.37300.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Other crime31.020.00%
Bicycle theft11.020.00%

In May 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 offences5239.2657.58%
Anti-social behaviour1317.750.00%
Shoplifting114.44-47.62%
Drugs103.76100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.41-11.11%
Public order82.73-27.27%
Other theft42.73-33.33%
Other crime31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons21.020.00%
Theft from the person20.68100.00%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.50-26.67%
Shoplifting2111.2723.53%
Anti-social behaviour137.170.00%
Public order114.44-8.33%
Criminal damage and arson93.76-18.18%
Other theft63.0750.00%
Drugs52.0566.67%
Possession of weapons21.71-33.33%
Other crime10.680.00%
Robbery10.34-50.00%
Theft from the person10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4539.260.00%
Shoplifting1715.36142.86%
Anti-social behaviour135.8030.00%
Public order124.4433.33%
Criminal damage and arson114.1057.14%
Other theft43.760.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Possession of weapons31.02200.00%
Drugs31.02-40.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

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 offences4531.41-6.25%
Anti-social behaviour1015.36-37.50%
Public order93.410.00%
Shoplifting73.07-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.39-46.15%
Drugs52.3925.00%
Other theft41.71-20.00%
Burglary21.37-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Other crime10.340.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4838.92-15.79%
Anti-social behaviour1616.3945.45%
Criminal damage and arson135.46160.00%
Shoplifting124.44-7.69%
Public order94.10-50.00%
Other theft53.07-28.57%
Drugs41.71-60.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.680.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 57 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5743.7067.65%
Public order1819.465.88%
Shoplifting136.14-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour114.44-54.17%
Drugs103.76100.00%
Other theft73.4175.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.39-70.59%
Other crime41.710.00%
Burglary11.37-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3443.01-12.82%
Anti-social behaviour2411.61-41.46%
Shoplifting188.19-59.09%
Public order176.14-10.53%
Criminal damage and arson175.8041.67%
Drugs55.80-54.55%
Other theft41.71-50.00%
Burglary31.3750.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Possession of weapons10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.34-66.67%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 41 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4462.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour4115.020.00%
Violence and sexual offences3914.000.00%
Public order1913.310.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.490.00%
Drugs114.100.00%
Other theft83.760.00%
Vehicle crime32.730.00%
Burglary21.020.00%
Other crime20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%
Theft from the person10.680.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 111 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.25 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20247
July 202413
June 20244
May 20248
April 20249
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 20235
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 508 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 42.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 57 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202442
August 202440
July 202428
June 202445
May 202452
April 202433
March 202445
February 202445
January 202448
December 202357
November 202334
October 202339

A total of 285 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202438
July 202432
June 202417
May 202411
April 202421
March 202417
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202344

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20232

A total of 4 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

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 144 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 202410
July 20249
June 202411
May 20248
April 202411
March 202412
February 20249
January 20249
December 202318
November 202317
October 202319

A total of 199 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 41 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202423
July 202418
June 202411
May 202413
April 202413
March 202413
February 202410
January 202416
December 202311
November 202324
October 202341

A total of 75 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20241
July 20244
June 20245
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20235
October 202311

A total of 20 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 19 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.90 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 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20232

A total of 9 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 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
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO30 5AX 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. St Jamess Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order3
    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. Mill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. River Way
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 9. Sea Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Holyrood Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 12. Pyle Street
    Total3
    Public order2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Trafalgar Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 15. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 17. Hunny Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Grange Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Foxes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 21. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Medina Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Hillside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Prospect Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1