PO30 5BB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5BB

PO30 5BB, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 126 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 48.88 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5BB 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 5BB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5BB, encompassing approximately 2577 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (38) incidents (11.76% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (36) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (19) incidents (-9.52% decrease)

PO30 5BB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 16
  • East Street with total crimes: 12

PO30 5BB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3848.8811.76%
Violence and sexual offences3614.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour1913.97-9.52%
Public order107.37-9.09%
Criminal damage and arson73.88-50.00%
Other theft62.72-50.00%
Possession of weapons32.33200.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Robbery20.780.00%
Vehicle crime10.78-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.39-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3449.65112.50%
Violence and sexual offences2713.19-44.90%
Anti-social behaviour2110.4750.00%
Criminal damage and arson148.15180.00%
Other theft125.4371.43%
Public order114.660.00%
Drugs44.27-20.00%
Other crime21.550.00%
Vehicle crime20.78-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4945.398.89%
Shoplifting1619.0160.00%
Anti-social behaviour146.210.00%
Public order115.4337.50%
Other theft74.2775.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.72-16.67%
Drugs51.94-44.44%
Vehicle crime51.9466.67%
Burglary21.940.00%
Other crime20.78-33.33%
Bicycle theft10.780.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4540.3428.57%
Anti-social behaviour1417.4627.27%
Shoplifting105.43-50.00%
Drugs93.8880.00%
Public order83.4914.29%
Criminal damage and arson63.100.00%
Other theft42.33-20.00%
Other crime31.550.00%
Vehicle crime31.16200.00%
Theft from the person21.16100.00%

In April 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 offences3536.46-7.89%
Shoplifting2013.5811.11%
Anti-social behaviour117.76-8.33%
Public order74.27-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.720.00%
Drugs52.3366.67%
Other theft51.9425.00%
Possession of weapons21.940.00%
Robbery10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3838.79-13.64%
Shoplifting1814.74100.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.9850.00%
Public order114.6622.22%
Criminal damage and arson64.27-14.29%
Other theft42.3333.33%
Drugs31.55-40.00%
Robbery21.160.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Possession of weapons20.78100.00%
Theft from the person10.780.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4434.9115.79%
Public order917.070.00%
Shoplifting93.490.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.49-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.10-50.00%
Drugs52.7225.00%
Other theft31.94-40.00%
Burglary21.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3839.18-29.63%
Anti-social behaviour1614.7423.08%
Criminal damage and arson146.21133.33%
Public order95.43-47.06%
Shoplifting93.49-10.00%
Other theft53.49-28.57%
Drugs41.94-60.00%
Robbery21.550.00%
Burglary20.78100.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 offences5448.1074.19%
Public order1720.956.25%
Anti-social behaviour136.59-45.83%
Drugs105.0425.00%
Shoplifting103.88-33.33%
Other theft73.8875.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.72-60.00%
Other crime42.330.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3145.00-29.55%
Anti-social behaviour2412.03-35.14%
Public order169.31-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson156.2125.00%
Shoplifting155.82-62.50%
Drugs85.82-20.00%
Other theft43.10-50.00%
Burglary11.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4468.667.32%
Shoplifting4017.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour3715.5294.74%
Public order1714.35-32.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.59-29.41%
Drugs104.66-9.09%
Other theft83.880.00%
Vehicle crime33.10200.00%
Possession of weapons21.16-50.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Theft from the person10.39-66.67%
Other crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4157.410.00%
Public order2515.900.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson177.370.00%
Shoplifting166.590.00%
Drugs116.210.00%
Other theft84.270.00%
Possession of weapons43.100.00%
Theft from the person31.550.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Burglary10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 115 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202414
June 20245
May 20246
April 20246
March 20246
February 20247
January 202414
December 20236
November 202315
October 202312
September 202317

A total of 151 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202410
July 202411
June 202411
May 20248
April 20247
March 202411
February 20249
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 202317
September 202325

A total of 235 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202438
July 202434
June 202416
May 202410
April 202420
March 202418
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202340
September 202316

A total of 482 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 40.17 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202436
July 202427
June 202449
May 202445
April 202435
March 202438
February 202444
January 202438
December 202354
November 202331
October 202344
September 202341

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 18 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
August 20241
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 208 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 17.33 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 37 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202421
June 202414
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 202416
December 202313
November 202324
October 202337
September 202319

A total of 2 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
June 20241

A total of 73 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.08 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202412
June 20247
May 20244
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20238

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.43 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 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20243
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
October 20231
September 20233

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total16
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Shoplifting4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 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. Holyrood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. South Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Medina Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Cross Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Nightclub
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 14. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Mill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 16. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Quay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Town Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 19. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 20. Pyle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 21. Pan Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Barton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1