ST JAMES STREET, PO30 5FY Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5FY

ST JAMES STREET, PO30 5FY, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 124 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.17 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5FY 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 5FY crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5FY, encompassing approximately 3526 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Shoplifting: (37) incidents (19.35% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (23) incidents (76.92% increase)

PO30 5FY Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 26
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 11
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 10

ST JAMES STREET, PO30 5FY Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 30 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3735.1719.35%
Violence and sexual offences3010.4942.86%
Anti-social behaviour238.5176.92%
Public order116.52-8.33%
Other theft73.12-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson51.99-37.50%
Burglary31.420.00%
Vehicle crime20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.57100.00%
Robbery20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3128.6472.22%
Violence and sexual offences218.79-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour135.968.33%
Public order123.6920.00%
Other theft113.4022.22%
Criminal damage and arson83.12166.67%
Drugs22.27-33.33%
Other crime10.57-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%
Bicycle theft10.280.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3327.79-10.81%
Shoplifting189.3663.64%
Anti-social behaviour125.1020.00%
Public order103.400.00%
Other theft92.8480.00%
Burglary32.55200.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.85-50.00%
Other crime30.850.00%
Drugs30.85-57.14%
Vehicle crime30.85200.00%
Bicycle theft10.850.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3727.2232.14%
Shoplifting1110.49-47.62%
Anti-social behaviour103.12-16.67%
Public order102.840.00%
Drugs72.84133.33%
Criminal damage and arson61.99-33.33%
Other theft51.70-16.67%
Other crime31.42200.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Theft from the person20.570.00%
Bicycle theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.28-50.00%
Burglary10.280.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 21 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2826.94-24.32%
Shoplifting217.9423.53%
Anti-social behaviour125.960.00%
Public order103.40-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson92.84-18.18%
Other theft62.5520.00%
Drugs31.7050.00%
Possession of weapons20.850.00%
Vehicle crime20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.28-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3730.0612.12%
Shoplifting1710.49142.86%
Public order124.82100.00%
Anti-social behaviour123.409.09%
Criminal damage and arson113.40175.00%
Other theft53.1225.00%
Burglary41.42300.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Possession of weapons20.57-33.33%
Drugs20.57-33.33%
Theft from the person10.570.00%
Other crime10.280.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3320.70-17.50%
Anti-social behaviour119.36-8.33%
Shoplifting73.12-41.67%
Public order61.99-14.29%
Criminal damage and arson41.70-63.64%
Other theft41.130.00%
Drugs31.13200.00%
Possession of weapons30.850.00%
Burglary10.85-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4026.66-9.09%
Anti-social behaviour1211.3450.00%
Shoplifting123.400.00%
Criminal damage and arson113.40266.67%
Public order73.12-56.25%
Other theft41.99-42.86%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Drugs10.57-87.50%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4428.9369.23%
Public order1612.4860.00%
Shoplifting124.54-33.33%
Drugs83.40100.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.27-55.56%
Other theft72.2716.67%
Criminal damage and arson31.99-80.00%
Burglary20.85-50.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.280.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2629.49-27.78%
Anti-social behaviour187.37-43.75%
Shoplifting185.10-59.09%
Criminal damage and arson155.1050.00%
Public order104.25-37.50%
Other theft62.840.00%
Drugs41.70-42.86%
Burglary41.13100.00%
Robbery21.130.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 44 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4444.81144.44%
Violence and sexual offences3612.48-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour3210.2160.00%
Public order169.07-5.88%
Criminal damage and arson104.54-37.50%
Drugs72.84133.33%
Other theft61.99-14.29%
Burglary21.700.00%
Other crime20.57100.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.28-50.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3936.300.00%
Anti-social behaviour2011.060.00%
Shoplifting185.670.00%
Public order175.100.00%
Criminal damage and arson164.820.00%
Other theft74.540.00%
Drugs31.990.00%
Burglary20.850.00%
Possession of weapons20.570.00%
Other crime10.570.00%
Robbery10.280.00%
Theft from the person10.280.00%
Vehicle crime10.280.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 183 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 32 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202423
July 202413
June 202412
May 202410
April 202412
March 202412
February 202411
January 202412
December 20238
November 202318
October 202332
September 202320

A total of 77 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.42 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20247
July 202411
June 20249
May 20245
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20244
December 20237
November 20236
October 20236
September 20237

A total of 101 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20245
July 20248
June 20243
May 20246
April 20249
March 202411
February 20244
January 202411
December 20233
November 202315
October 202310
September 202316

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.42 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202411
July 202412
June 202410
May 202410
April 202410
March 202412
February 20246
January 20247
December 202316
November 202310
October 202316
September 202317

A total of 246 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 20.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202437
July 202431
June 202418
May 202411
April 202421
March 202417
February 20247
January 202412
December 202312
November 202318
October 202344
September 202318

A total of 404 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 33.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 44 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202430
July 202421
June 202433
May 202437
April 202428
March 202437
February 202433
January 202440
December 202344
November 202326
October 202336
September 202339

A total of 26 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20243
May 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20244
December 20232
November 20234
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 4 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
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 10 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 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
September 20231

A total of 14 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20231
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 43 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20247
April 20243
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20238
November 20234
October 20237
September 20233

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
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total26
    Shoplifting21
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Robbery1
  • 2. Parking Area
    Total11
    Anti-social behaviour4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 3. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 4. Sea Street
    Total9
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. High Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Bus/Coach Station
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 7. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 8. Holyrood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 9. South Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 10. Redver Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 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. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Mill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 17. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Quay Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Town Lane
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Robbery1
  • 20. West Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 22. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Tayberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 24. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 25. Rowan Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 26. Hookes Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. A3020
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 28. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 29. Pyle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 30. Chapel Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1