PO30 5EF Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5EF

PO30 5EF, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 9.92 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5EF 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 5EF crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5EF, encompassing approximately 4030 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (7) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (-70.00% decrease)

PO30 5EF Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 8
  • West Street with total crimes: 4
  • Mill Street with total crimes: 3

PO30 5EF Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences209.9225.00%
Shoplifting74.9640.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.74-70.00%
Other crime20.740.00%
Public order20.50-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.500.00%
Burglary20.500.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.9214.29%
Anti-social behaviour103.97233.33%
Shoplifting52.480.00%
Public order41.24-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.99-60.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Other theft20.50-33.33%
Burglary20.500.00%
Possession of weapons10.500.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.92-33.33%
Public order83.47300.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.98400.00%
Shoplifting51.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.24-57.14%
Other theft30.740.00%
Other crime10.74-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.4131.25%
Anti-social behaviour75.21133.33%
Shoplifting51.740.00%
Other theft31.240.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Public order20.50-71.43%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.25-75.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1610.676.67%
Public order73.9716.67%
Shoplifting51.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other theft30.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour30.740.00%
Drugs30.74200.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences159.43-16.67%
Public order63.72500.00%
Shoplifting51.490.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-42.86%
Anti-social behaviour30.9950.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Other theft10.25-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences189.43-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson74.47133.33%
Shoplifting51.74400.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Other theft20.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.50-60.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Public order10.25-66.67%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences239.929.52%
Anti-social behaviour55.710.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.24-62.50%
Public order30.74-25.00%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Shoplifting10.25-80.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2112.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson85.21166.67%
Anti-social behaviour51.9825.00%
Shoplifting51.240.00%
Public order41.24-33.33%
Burglary40.99300.00%
Drugs10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2111.16162.50%
Public order65.21200.00%
Shoplifting51.49-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour41.240.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-50.00%
Drugs30.74-25.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.43-65.22%
Shoplifting81.98-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson61.9850.00%
Burglary41.4933.33%
Anti-social behaviour40.99-66.67%
Drugs40.99100.00%
Public order20.99-75.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2316.870.00%
Anti-social behaviour125.710.00%
Shoplifting112.980.00%
Public order82.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.980.00%
Other crime30.990.00%
Burglary30.740.00%
Drugs20.740.00%
Other theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231
October 20233

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20244
July 20248
June 20242
May 20247
April 20246
March 20241
February 20243
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 216 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202420
August 202416
July 202414
June 202421
May 202416
April 202415
March 202418
February 202423
January 202421
December 202321
November 20238
October 202323

A total of 61 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 202410
July 20243
June 20247
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20245
January 20245
December 20234
November 20234
October 202312

A total of 49 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20244
April 20244
March 20247
February 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20236
October 20234

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

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20245
July 20245
June 20245
May 20245
April 20245
March 20245
February 20241
January 20245
December 20235
November 20238
October 202311

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233

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
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
June 20242
April 20242
February 20241
October 20231

A total of 18 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20242

A total of 15 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.14 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. St Jamess Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting7
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. West Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Burglary1
  • 3. Mill Street
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Parking Area
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Public order1
  • 5. Alderbury Lane
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Dairy Crest Drive
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 7. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 9. Hunny Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 10. Grange Drive
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Cavendish Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Brooke Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 14. Hazel Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 16. Foxes Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Drill Hall Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1