FOREST ROAD, PO30 5HX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5HX

FOREST ROAD, PO30 5HX, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.26 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5HX 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 5HX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5HX, encompassing approximately 1433 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Public order: (7) incidents (600.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-56.25% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO30 5HX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Hospital with total crimes: 13
  • Forest Road with total crimes: 2
  • Wayside Drive with total crimes: 1

FOREST ROAD, PO30 5HX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Public order713.26600.00%
Violence and sexual offences74.88-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson24.880.00%
Other crime21.40100.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.7433.33%
Anti-social behaviour211.16100.00%
Shoplifting11.40-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.700.00%
Other crime10.700.00%
Vehicle crime10.700.00%
Other theft10.70-75.00%
Public order10.70-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1218.14100.00%
Other theft48.370.00%
Public order32.790.00%
Shoplifting22.09100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.700.00%
Burglary10.700.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences66.28-45.45%
Shoplifting14.190.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%
Drugs10.700.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1112.56-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour37.670.00%
Shoplifting12.090.00%
Public order10.700.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Vehicle crime, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.46-14.29%
Vehicle crime18.370.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Shoplifting10.700.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1414.6575.00%
Criminal damage and arson39.770.00%
Other theft22.09100.00%
Drugs11.400.00%
Public order10.70-80.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.16166.67%
Public order55.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour13.490.00%
Drugs10.700.00%
Other theft10.700.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences34.88-57.14%
Public order22.09-33.33%
Other theft11.40-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.700.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.26-70.83%
Anti-social behaviour34.88-66.67%
Public order32.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.090.00%
Other theft21.400.00%
Other crime11.400.00%
Robbery10.700.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2426.51-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour916.74350.00%
Other theft26.280.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.400.00%
Vehicle crime11.400.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2625.118.33%
Public order318.14-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.400.00%
Drugs21.400.00%
Shoplifting11.400.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2421.630.00%
Public order416.740.00%
Other theft22.790.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.400.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 8 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
August 20231

A total of 15 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
January 20243
October 20232
September 20232
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 30 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20241
May 20243
March 20241
January 20241
December 20235
November 20232
October 20233
August 20233
July 20234

A total of 170 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 13.08 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 202416
May 202412
April 20246
March 202411
February 202412
January 202414
December 20238
November 20233
October 20237
September 202324
August 202326
July 202324

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

MonthCount
June 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
February 20241
September 20231

A total of 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20244
March 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232
July 20232

A total of 21 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
May 20241
March 20243
December 20231
October 20233
September 20239
August 20232

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. August 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
August 20232

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

MonthCount
May 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
November 20231

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

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

  • 1. Hospital
    Total13
    Public order7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other crime1
  • 2. Forest Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 3. Wayside Drive
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 4. Parkhurst Road
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 5. Ulster Crescent
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Buckingham Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1