PO30 5ZB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 5ZB

PO30 5ZB, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 69 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.11 per 1,000 population. This PO30 5ZB 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 5ZB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 5ZB, encompassing approximately 4031 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (5.56% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (16) incidents (77.78% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (16.67% increase)

PO30 5ZB Crime Hotspots

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

  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 9
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 5

PO30 5ZB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1917.115.56%
Anti-social behaviour164.7177.78%
Shoplifting143.9716.67%
Public order63.47-33.33%
Other theft51.490.00%
Burglary31.240.00%
Vehicle crime20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-60.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1815.38-30.77%
Shoplifting124.469.09%
Anti-social behaviour92.980.00%
Public order92.2380.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.23150.00%
Other theft51.2466.67%
Other crime11.24-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%
Bicycle theft10.250.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2616.1218.18%
Shoplifting116.4557.14%
Anti-social behaviour92.7350.00%
Public order52.23-28.57%
Other theft31.2450.00%
Other crime30.7450.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.50-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Drugs10.25-80.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2214.6310.00%
Public order75.4616.67%
Shoplifting71.74-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour61.74-14.29%
Drugs51.49400.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.240.00%
Other theft20.990.00%
Other crime20.50100.00%
Possession of weapons20.50100.00%
Bicycle theft10.500.00%
Vehicle crime10.25-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2013.15-20.00%
Shoplifting84.9614.29%
Anti-social behaviour71.98-12.50%
Public order61.7420.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.49-50.00%
Other theft20.99100.00%
Vehicle crime20.500.00%
Drugs10.500.00%
Other crime10.250.00%
Robbery10.250.00%
Possession of weapons10.250.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2514.39-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson86.20166.67%
Anti-social behaviour81.980.00%
Shoplifting71.9816.67%
Public order51.7425.00%
Burglary21.24100.00%
Robbery10.500.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Other crime10.250.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3014.143.45%
Anti-social behaviour87.44-11.11%
Shoplifting61.98-14.29%
Public order41.49-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson30.99-72.73%
Possession of weapons20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%
Burglary10.25-75.00%
Other theft10.250.00%
Drugs10.250.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2917.11-3.33%
Criminal damage and arson117.19175.00%
Anti-social behaviour92.7380.00%
Shoplifting72.23-12.50%
Public order61.74-25.00%
Burglary41.49300.00%
Drugs10.99-66.67%
Other theft10.25-75.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3015.87130.77%
Public order87.4460.00%
Shoplifting81.98-38.46%
Anti-social behaviour51.98-44.44%
Criminal damage and arson41.24-71.43%
Other theft40.9933.33%
Drugs30.99-25.00%
Other crime10.740.00%
Burglary10.25-83.33%

In November 2023, Criminal damage and arson recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Criminal damage and arson1417.3675.00%
Violence and sexual offences133.47-56.67%
Shoplifting133.22-31.58%
Anti-social behaviour93.22-52.63%
Burglary62.23100.00%
Public order51.49-50.00%
Drugs41.2433.33%
Other theft30.990.00%
Robbery20.740.00%
Vehicle crime10.500.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 19 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3024.807.14%
Anti-social behaviour197.4472.73%
Shoplifting194.71111.11%
Public order104.71-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson82.48-27.27%
Other crime31.98200.00%
Burglary30.7450.00%
Drugs30.740.00%
Other theft30.740.00%
Possession of weapons10.74-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 28 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2820.590.00%
Public order146.950.00%
Anti-social behaviour113.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson112.730.00%
Shoplifting92.730.00%
Other theft32.230.00%
Burglary20.740.00%
Possession of weapons20.500.00%
Other crime10.500.00%
Theft from the person10.250.00%
Vehicle crime10.250.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 290 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.17 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 30 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202419
July 202418
June 202426
May 202422
April 202420
March 202425
February 202430
January 202429
December 202330
November 202313
October 202330
September 202328

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 116 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202416
July 20249
June 20249
May 20246
April 20247
March 20248
February 20248
January 20249
December 20235
November 20239
October 202319
September 202311

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 76 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20244
April 20244
March 20248
February 20243
January 202411
December 20234
November 202314
October 20238
September 202311

A total of 85 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.08 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20249
June 20245
May 20247
April 20246
March 20245
February 20244
January 20246
December 20238
November 20235
October 202310
September 202314

A total of 121 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202414
July 202412
June 202411
May 20247
April 20248
March 20247
February 20246
January 20247
December 20238
November 202313
October 202319
September 20239

A total of 24 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
June 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20244
December 20231
November 20236
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 13 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 20 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.22 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20245
April 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
November 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20231

Crime by Location in August 2024

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

  • 1. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Shoplifting3
    Public order2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 2. High Street
    Total9
    Shoplifting6
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 4. Petrol Station
    Total4
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Holyrood Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Redver Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Public order1
  • 7. Medina Way
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St Cross Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Scarrots Lane
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Alderbury Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Hazel Close
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 12. Hearn Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Mill Street
    Total2
    Public order1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 14. Vicarage Walk
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 16. West Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. New Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 18. Caesars Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Tayberry Close
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Brickfield Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Lugley Street
    Total1
    Burglary1
  • 22. Rowan Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 23. Hookes Way
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 24. Heytesbury Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 25. Pyle Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1