PO30 5QD Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5QD

PO30 5QD, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 115 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 50.48 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5QD 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 5QD crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5QD, encompassing approximately 2278 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (32) incidents (113.33% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-38.10% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (70.00% increase)

PO30 5QD Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • East Street with total crimes: 22
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 10

PO30 5QD Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3250.48113.33%
Violence and sexual offences2614.05-38.10%
Anti-social behaviour1711.4170.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.46333.33%
Other theft115.7110.00%
Public order74.830.00%
Drugs43.07-50.00%
Other crime21.76-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.88-75.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4246.090.00%
Shoplifting1518.44400.00%
Other theft106.58150.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.390.00%
Drugs84.39-20.00%
Public order73.5116.67%
Vehicle crime43.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.76-57.14%
Other crime31.320.00%
Burglary21.32100.00%
Bicycle theft10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4239.5050.00%
Anti-social behaviour1018.4425.00%
Drugs104.39100.00%
Criminal damage and arson74.3975.00%
Public order63.07-14.29%
Other theft42.63-33.33%
Shoplifting31.76-83.33%
Other crime31.32200.00%
Vehicle crime31.3250.00%
Burglary11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2836.43-28.21%
Shoplifting1812.2950.00%
Anti-social behaviour87.90-20.00%
Public order73.51-36.36%
Other theft63.0750.00%
Drugs52.6366.67%
Criminal damage and arson42.19-50.00%
Vehicle crime21.760.00%
Possession of weapons20.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.44-50.00%
Theft from the person10.440.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 39 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3941.70-4.88%
Shoplifting1217.1271.43%
Public order115.2737.50%
Anti-social behaviour104.8342.86%
Criminal damage and arson84.3914.29%
Other theft43.510.00%
Drugs31.76-25.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Possession of weapons20.88100.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4136.43-4.65%
Public order818.000.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.51-50.00%
Shoplifting73.070.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.07-41.67%
Other theft43.0733.33%
Drugs41.76-33.33%
Burglary21.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.440.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4343.02-4.44%
Anti-social behaviour1418.8775.00%
Criminal damage and arson126.15100.00%
Public order85.27-11.11%
Shoplifting73.51-22.22%
Drugs63.07-25.00%
Other theft32.63-50.00%
Robbery21.320.00%
Burglary20.880.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4543.0280.00%
Public order919.75-35.71%
Shoplifting93.95-40.00%
Drugs83.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.51-57.89%
Criminal damage and arson63.51-53.85%
Other theft62.63100.00%
Other crime42.630.00%
Burglary21.76100.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2542.14-24.24%
Anti-social behaviour1910.97-36.67%
Shoplifting158.34-55.88%
Public order146.5816.67%
Criminal damage and arson136.1518.18%
Drugs45.71-60.00%
Other theft31.76-62.50%
Burglary11.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.44-50.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 33 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3464.52126.67%
Violence and sexual offences3314.920.00%
Anti-social behaviour3014.4987.50%
Public order1213.17-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson115.27-31.25%
Drugs104.8366.67%
Other theft84.390.00%
Other crime33.51200.00%
Vehicle crime21.320.00%
Possession of weapons20.88-33.33%
Burglary10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3355.3113.79%
Public order2414.49100.00%
Criminal damage and arson1610.5377.78%
Anti-social behaviour167.02-30.43%
Shoplifting157.0225.00%
Other theft86.58-20.00%
Drugs63.510.00%
Possession of weapons32.6350.00%
Theft from the person21.320.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Robbery10.440.00%
Burglary10.440.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2946.09-30.95%
Anti-social behaviour2312.7335.29%
Shoplifting1210.10100.00%
Public order125.270.00%
Other theft105.27100.00%
Criminal damage and arson94.39-40.00%
Drugs63.95-40.00%
Possession of weapons22.63100.00%
Burglary10.880.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4247.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour1718.440.00%
Criminal damage and arson157.460.00%
Public order126.580.00%
Drugs105.270.00%
Shoplifting64.390.00%
Other theft52.630.00%
Possession of weapons12.190.00%
Other crime10.440.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 185 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202432
June 202415
May 20243
April 202418
March 202412
February 20247
January 20247
December 20239
November 202315
October 202334
September 202315
August 202312
July 20236

A total of 21 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20243
May 20243
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20233
September 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 137 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20247
June 20247
May 20246
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 20248
December 20239
November 202314
October 202312
September 202324
August 202312
July 202312

A total of 468 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.00 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202442
May 202442
April 202428
March 202439
February 202441
January 202443
December 202345
November 202325
October 202333
September 202333
August 202329
July 202342

A total of 124 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20243
May 20247
April 20244
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 20236
November 202313
October 202311
September 202316
August 20239
July 202315

A total of 82 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.31 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202410
May 20244
April 20246
March 20244
February 20244
January 20243
December 20236
November 20233
October 20238
September 20238
August 202310
July 20235

A total of 18 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.64 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
February 20241
January 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20233
August 20232
July 20231

A total of 189 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.54 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202417
June 202410
May 202410
April 20248
March 202410
February 20247
January 202414
December 20238
November 202319
October 202330
September 202316
August 202323
July 202317

A total of 84 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.46 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20248
May 202410
April 20245
March 20243
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20234
October 202310
September 20236
August 20236
July 202310

A total of 14 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20244
May 20243
April 20242
February 20241
December 20231
October 20232

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 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 8 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20242
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
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 5QD postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total28
    Shoplifting15
    Other theft6
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Drugs1
    Public order1
  • 2. East Street
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Sea Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 5. Parking Area
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    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. Prospect Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 11. Bernard Way
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 12. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Medina Way
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Little London
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Pyle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 16. Scarrots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Coppins Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 18. Foxes Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Chain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. Town Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1