RIVER WAY, PO30 5GL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5GL

RIVER WAY, PO30 5GL, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 91 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 35.73 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5GL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO30 postcode area, which has experienced 346 crimes and a crime rate of 11.23 per 1,000 population (July 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO30 5GL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5GL, encompassing approximately 2546 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (21) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (18) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO30 5GL Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 10
  • Sea Street with total crimes: 8

RIVER WAY, PO30 5GL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2135.73-40.00%
Shoplifting208.2525.00%
Anti-social behaviour187.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson117.07266.67%
Public order74.320.00%
Other theft52.750.00%
Drugs41.96-50.00%
Other crime21.57-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.79-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3536.91-23.91%
Shoplifting1613.74128.57%
Anti-social behaviour96.28-10.00%
Drugs83.530.00%
Public order73.140.00%
Other theft52.75150.00%
Vehicle crime41.96300.00%
Burglary31.57200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.18-62.50%
Other crime31.180.00%
Bicycle theft11.180.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4636.9170.37%
Anti-social behaviour1018.0625.00%
Drugs83.93100.00%
Criminal damage and arson83.1460.00%
Shoplifting73.14-50.00%
Public order72.75-12.50%
Other crime32.75200.00%
Other theft21.18100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.39-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2729.05-20.59%
Shoplifting1410.607.69%
Public order85.50-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.14-27.27%
Criminal damage and arson53.14-54.55%
Drugs41.96100.00%
Vehicle crime21.570.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Other theft10.39-66.67%
Robbery10.39-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3436.91-10.53%
Shoplifting1313.35116.67%
Criminal damage and arson115.1057.14%
Anti-social behaviour114.3257.14%
Public order104.3225.00%
Burglary43.93100.00%
Other theft31.5750.00%
Robbery21.180.00%
Possession of weapons20.790.00%
Drugs20.79-33.33%
Theft from the person10.790.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3829.052.70%
Public order814.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.14-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson72.75-41.67%
Shoplifting62.75-25.00%
Drugs32.36-40.00%
Burglary21.18-33.33%
Other theft20.790.00%
Vehicle crime10.790.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.91-2.63%
Anti-social behaviour1614.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.28100.00%
Public order84.71-20.00%
Shoplifting83.14-38.46%
Drugs53.14-37.50%
Burglary31.9650.00%
Other theft21.18-50.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Possession of weapons10.790.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3835.7358.33%
Shoplifting1314.92-23.53%
Public order105.10-28.57%
Drugs83.93100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.14-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson63.14-60.00%
Other theft42.36300.00%
Other crime21.570.00%
Burglary20.790.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2438.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour199.42-38.71%
Shoplifting177.46-55.26%
Criminal damage and arson156.6725.00%
Public order145.8916.67%
Drugs45.50-55.56%
Burglary21.570.00%
Robbery20.790.00%
Other theft10.79-80.00%
Possession of weapons10.39-50.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 31 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3857.32123.53%
Anti-social behaviour3114.9272.22%
Violence and sexual offences3012.17-3.23%
Criminal damage and arson1211.78-25.00%
Public order124.71-55.56%
Drugs94.7180.00%
Other theft53.530.00%
Other crime31.96200.00%
Burglary21.180.00%
Vehicle crime20.79100.00%
Possession of weapons20.79-33.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3150.6514.81%
Public order2712.17125.00%
Anti-social behaviour1810.60-25.00%
Shoplifting177.0713.33%
Criminal damage and arson166.6733.33%
Other theft56.28-37.50%
Drugs51.96-16.67%
Possession of weapons31.9650.00%
Burglary21.18100.00%
Theft from the person20.790.00%
Other crime10.790.00%
Robbery10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2742.01-28.95%
Anti-social behaviour2410.6060.00%
Shoplifting159.427.14%
Criminal damage and arson125.89-33.33%
Public order124.710.00%
Other theft84.7160.00%
Drugs63.14-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.36100.00%
Burglary10.790.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3844.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson1814.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour157.070.00%
Shoplifting145.890.00%
Public order125.500.00%
Drugs104.710.00%
Other theft53.930.00%
Possession of weapons11.960.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 198 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 15.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 38 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202420
June 202416
May 20247
April 202414
March 202413
February 20246
January 20248
December 202313
November 202317
October 202338
September 202317
August 202315
July 202314

A total of 142 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.92 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 27 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20247
April 20248
March 202410
February 20248
January 20248
December 202310
November 202314
October 202312
September 202327
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 17 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
December 20232
October 20233
September 20231
July 20231

A total of 426 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.77 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202435
May 202446
April 202427
March 202434
February 202438
January 202437
December 202338
November 202324
October 202330
September 202331
August 202327
July 202338

A total of 136 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.46 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20243
May 20248
April 20245
March 202411
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 202312
September 202316
August 202312
July 202318

A total of 48 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.69 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20245
June 20245
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20242
January 20242
December 20234
November 20231
October 20235
September 20235
August 20238
July 20235

A total of 17 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 194 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.92 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202418
June 20249
May 202410
April 20248
March 202411
February 20247
January 202416
December 20238
November 202319
October 202331
September 202318
August 202324
July 202315

A total of 76 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.85 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 20248
April 20244
March 20242
February 20243
January 20245
December 20238
November 20234
October 20239
September 20235
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20241
April 20242
February 20241
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. East Street
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 2. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Sea Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Supermarket
    Total8
    Shoplifting3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Other theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Holyrood Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 8. Hunny Hill
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 9. Lugley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 10. Bernard Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 11. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 12. Medina Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 13. Little London
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 14. Pyle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 15. Scarrots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Old Westminster Lane
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 17. Foxes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Chain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Town Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1