PO30 9SB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO30 9SB

PO30 9SB, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 125 crimes in the recent period of July 2024, equating to a crime rate of 47.61 per 1,000 population. This PO30 9SB 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 9SB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO30 9SB, encompassing approximately 2625 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO30 9SB area, explore the PO30 9SB Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Shoplifting: (34) incidents (142.86% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-42.22% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (21) incidents (61.54% increase)

PO30 9SB Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 28
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 22
  • East Street with total crimes: 22

PO30 9SB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting3447.61142.86%
Violence and sexual offences2612.95-42.22%
Anti-social behaviour219.9061.54%
Criminal damage and arson138.00225.00%
Public order114.950.00%
Other theft114.1957.14%
Drugs44.190.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Vehicle crime20.76-60.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4541.147.14%
Shoplifting1417.1440.00%
Anti-social behaviour135.33-7.14%
Public order114.9557.14%
Other theft74.1940.00%
Vehicle crime52.6766.67%
Drugs41.90-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.52-20.00%
Burglary21.520.00%
Other crime20.760.00%
Bicycle theft10.760.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 42 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4237.3327.27%
Anti-social behaviour1416.0027.27%
Shoplifting105.33-50.00%
Drugs83.8160.00%
Public order73.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.67-16.67%
Other theft51.900.00%
Vehicle crime31.90200.00%
Other crime21.140.00%
Theft from the person20.76100.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3335.04-8.33%
Shoplifting2012.5711.11%
Anti-social behaviour117.62-8.33%
Public order74.19-36.36%
Criminal damage and arson62.670.00%
Drugs52.2966.67%
Other theft51.9025.00%
Possession of weapons21.900.00%
Robbery10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3635.80-10.00%
Shoplifting1813.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.8650.00%
Public order114.5757.14%
Criminal damage and arson64.190.00%
Other theft42.2933.33%
Drugs31.52-40.00%
Possession of weapons21.14100.00%
Theft from the person10.760.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4031.618.11%
Shoplifting915.240.00%
Anti-social behaviour83.43-46.67%
Public order73.05-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson62.67-50.00%
Drugs52.2925.00%
Other theft31.90-40.00%
Burglary21.140.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3736.95-26.00%
Anti-social behaviour1514.0915.38%
Criminal damage and arson125.71100.00%
Public order94.57-47.06%
Shoplifting93.43-10.00%
Other theft53.43-28.57%
Drugs41.90-60.00%
Robbery21.520.00%
Burglary20.76100.00%
Possession of weapons10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5045.7161.29%
Public order1719.046.25%
Anti-social behaviour136.47-45.83%
Drugs104.9525.00%
Shoplifting103.81-33.33%
Other theft73.8175.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.67-60.00%
Other crime42.290.00%
Burglary11.520.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 24 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3143.80-20.51%
Anti-social behaviour2411.81-29.41%
Public order169.14-15.79%
Criminal damage and arson156.0925.00%
Shoplifting155.71-62.50%
Drugs85.71-20.00%
Other theft43.05-50.00%
Possession of weapons11.52-50.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In October 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 39 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting4065.13166.67%
Violence and sexual offences3915.248.33%
Anti-social behaviour3414.8588.89%
Public order1912.95-24.00%
Criminal damage and arson127.24-29.41%
Drugs104.57-9.09%
Other theft83.8114.29%
Vehicle crime33.05200.00%
Possession of weapons21.14-50.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.38-66.67%
Other crime10.380.00%
Robbery10.380.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 25 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3652.942.86%
Public order2513.71212.50%
Anti-social behaviour189.52-21.74%
Criminal damage and arson176.8654.55%
Shoplifting156.47-11.76%
Drugs115.7183.33%
Other theft74.19-36.36%
Possession of weapons42.670.00%
Theft from the person31.520.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Robbery10.380.00%
Burglary10.380.00%

In August 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 23 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3543.04-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour2313.3327.78%
Shoplifting178.7670.00%
Other theft116.47175.00%
Criminal damage and arson114.19-35.29%
Public order84.19-46.67%
Drugs63.05-25.00%
Burglary12.29-50.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

In July 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 56 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5651.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour1821.330.00%
Criminal damage and arson176.860.00%
Public order156.470.00%
Shoplifting105.710.00%
Drugs83.810.00%
Other theft43.050.00%
Possession of weapons21.520.00%
Burglary20.760.00%
Other crime10.760.00%
Theft from the person10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 15 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20241
December 20234
October 20231
August 20231
July 20231

A total of 163 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.54 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 202411
May 20247
April 20247
March 202411
February 20247
January 20249
December 202317
November 202316
October 202319
September 202325
August 20238
July 202315

A total of 221 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202434
June 202414
May 202410
April 202420
March 202418
February 20249
January 20249
December 202310
November 202315
October 202340
September 202315
August 202317
July 202310

A total of 506 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 38.92 incidents per month. July 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 56 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202426
June 202445
May 202442
April 202433
March 202436
February 202440
January 202437
December 202350
November 202331
October 202339
September 202336
August 202335
July 202356

A total of 130 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202413
June 20244
May 20245
April 20246
March 20246
February 20246
January 202412
December 20236
November 202315
October 202312
September 202317
August 202311
July 202317

A total of 224 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.23 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202421
June 202413
May 202414
April 202411
March 202412
February 20248
January 202415
December 202313
November 202324
October 202334
September 202318
August 202323
July 202318

A total of 81 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202411
June 20247
May 20245
April 20245
March 20244
February 20243
January 20245
December 20237
November 20234
October 20238
September 20237
August 202311
July 20234

A total of 86 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.62 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20244
June 20244
May 20248
April 20245
March 20243
February 20245
January 20244
December 202310
November 20238
October 202310
September 202311
August 20236
July 20238

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 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232
September 20234
July 20232

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
February 20241
December 20231
October 20233
September 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 12 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
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231
August 20231
July 20232

A total of 10 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 6 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241
January 20242
November 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in July 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO30 9SB 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. Parking Area
    Total22
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Anti-social behaviour5
    Public order4
    Shoplifting3
    Other theft2
    Vehicle crime1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 3. East Street
    Total22
    Anti-social behaviour6
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Criminal damage and arson4
    Drugs2
    Other crime1
    Possession of weapons1
    Shoplifting1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 4. St Jamess Street
    Total10
    Shoplifting5
    Public order3
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Sea Street
    Total8
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 6. Holyrood Street
    Total6
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Shoplifting2
    Public order1
  • 7. High Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting5
  • 8. Lugley Street
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson3
  • 9. Prospect Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Bus/Coach Station
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Little London
    Total2
    Public order1
    Shoplifting1
  • 12. Pyle Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 13. Scarrots Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Coppins Close
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 15. Petrol Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Chain Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Town Lane
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 20. Berry Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. John Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1