ST CROSS LANE, PO30 5BZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5BZ

ST CROSS LANE, PO30 5BZ, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 136 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.47 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5BZ 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 5BZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5BZ, encompassing approximately 2864 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: (44) incidents (41.94% increase)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO30 5BZ 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

ST CROSS LANE, PO30 5BZ 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 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting5547.4744.74%
Violence and sexual offences4419.2041.94%
Public order1115.360.00%
Other theft63.84-25.00%
Drugs52.09400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.75-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.75-79.17%
Burglary11.75-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-75.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3845.0311.76%
Violence and sexual offences3113.2724.00%
Anti-social behaviour2410.8233.33%
Public order118.3857.14%
Other theft83.84-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.79-50.00%
Possession of weapons42.09100.00%
Burglary21.400.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Drugs10.35-75.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3440.14100.00%
Violence and sexual offences2511.87-39.02%
Anti-social behaviour188.7380.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.28200.00%
Other theft104.19-9.09%
Public order73.49-36.36%
Drugs42.44-50.00%
Other crime21.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.70-80.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4139.80-19.61%
Shoplifting1714.3170.00%
Other theft115.93120.00%
Public order113.8422.22%
Anti-social behaviour103.84-23.08%
Drugs83.490.00%
Vehicle crime52.79400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.75-50.00%
Burglary31.40200.00%
Other crime31.050.00%
Bicycle theft11.050.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5139.1070.00%
Anti-social behaviour1317.800.00%
Shoplifting104.54-50.00%
Public order93.4912.50%
Drugs83.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.790.00%
Other theft52.790.00%
Other crime31.75200.00%
Theft from the person21.05100.00%
Burglary10.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.35-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3033.16-26.83%
Shoplifting2010.4733.33%
Anti-social behaviour136.980.00%
Criminal damage and arson84.54-27.27%
Public order82.79-27.27%
Other theft52.790.00%
Drugs41.75100.00%
Vehicle crime21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Robbery10.35-50.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4137.70-8.89%
Shoplifting1514.31114.29%
Anti-social behaviour135.2444.44%
Criminal damage and arson114.5457.14%
Public order113.8437.50%
Other theft53.8425.00%
Burglary41.75100.00%
Robbery21.400.00%
Possession of weapons20.70-33.33%
Drugs20.70-60.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4531.772.27%
Anti-social behaviour915.71-43.75%
Public order83.140.00%
Shoplifting72.79-41.67%
Criminal damage and arson72.44-46.15%
Drugs52.440.00%
Other theft41.75-20.00%
Possession of weapons31.40200.00%
Burglary21.05-33.33%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4438.40-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour1615.3660.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.59116.67%
Shoplifting124.54-7.69%
Public order84.19-50.00%
Drugs52.79-50.00%
Other theft51.75-28.57%
Burglary31.7550.00%
Robbery21.050.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 48 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4840.1465.52%
Public order1616.76-5.88%
Shoplifting135.59-27.78%
Drugs104.54100.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.49-58.33%
Other theft73.49133.33%
Criminal damage and arson62.44-64.71%
Other crime22.090.00%
Burglary20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2941.54-21.62%
Anti-social behaviour2410.12-31.43%
Shoplifting188.38-58.14%
Public order176.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson175.9341.67%
Drugs55.93-50.00%
Other theft31.75-57.14%
Burglary21.050.00%
Robbery20.700.00%
Possession of weapons10.70-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.35-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 37 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4359.690.00%
Violence and sexual offences3715.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour3512.920.00%
Public order1712.220.00%
Criminal damage and arson125.930.00%
Drugs104.190.00%
Other theft73.490.00%
Other crime32.440.00%
Burglary21.050.00%
Vehicle crime20.700.00%
Possession of weapons20.700.00%
Theft from the person10.700.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 67 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20241
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 202310
November 20235
October 202310

A total of 109 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.08 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 202412
June 20244
May 20248
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 202413
December 20236
November 202317
October 202312

A total of 466 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 38.83 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202444
August 202431
July 202425
June 202441
May 202451
April 202430
March 202441
February 202445
January 202444
December 202348
November 202329
October 202337

A total of 282 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 23.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 55 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202455
August 202438
July 202434
June 202417
May 202410
April 202420
March 202415
February 20247
January 202412
December 202313
November 202318
October 202343

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 3 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
June 20241

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20245
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 134 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

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

A total of 190 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.83 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 35 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202424
July 202418
June 202410
May 202413
April 202413
March 202413
February 20249
January 202416
December 202310
November 202324
October 202335

A total of 76 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20248
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20244
January 20245
December 20237
November 20233
October 20237

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 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233

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 5BZ 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. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Further/Higher Educational Building
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Hunny Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Grange Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 19. Bernard Way
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 21. Foxes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 22. A3020
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Medina Way
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Little London
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hillside
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. Drill Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1