PO31 7BT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO31 7BT

PO31 7BT, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population. This PO31 7BT crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO31 postcode area, which has experienced 44 crimes and a crime rate of 2.97 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO31 7BT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO31 7BT, encompassing approximately 2888 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO31 7BT area, explore the PO31 7BT Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (4) incidents (100.00% increase)

PO31 7BT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5
  • Carvel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Uffa Fox Place with total crimes: 2

PO31 7BT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.65-57.14%
Shoplifting52.08-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour41.73100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.38-20.00%
Public order31.380.00%
Other theft21.040.00%
Burglary10.690.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.08-51.72%
Shoplifting64.85100.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.08400.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.73-33.33%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2913.15314.29%
Shoplifting310.04200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.0450.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.23-50.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Burglary20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.690.00%
Public order10.35-75.00%
Shoplifting10.35-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.35100.00%
Public order44.85-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.38300.00%
Shoplifting31.38-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.62-12.50%
Public order52.42150.00%
Shoplifting41.7333.33%
Burglary21.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69100.00%
Other theft10.69-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-50.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.9214.29%
Shoplifting32.770.00%
Other theft21.04100.00%
Public order20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Bicycle theft10.350.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences75.19-41.67%
Shoplifting32.42200.00%
Drugs11.040.00%
Other theft10.350.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.35-66.67%
Public order10.35-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.3120.00%
Public order34.150.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.040.00%
Shoplifting11.04-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.2725.00%
Public order33.460.00%
Shoplifting31.04-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.04200.00%
Other theft21.04-33.33%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.35-27.27%
Shoplifting72.77133.33%
Burglary52.42400.00%
Other theft31.73200.00%
Vehicle crime11.040.00%
Drugs10.35-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-80.00%
Theft from the person10.350.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.73120.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.8166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.73100.00%
Possession of weapons31.380.00%
Shoplifting31.04-57.14%
Drugs21.04100.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%
Public order10.35-83.33%

In September 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting78.650.00%
Public order62.420.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.730.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20233

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 138 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.62 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202429
June 20247
May 202414
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 202310
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.36 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20241
January 20243
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.58 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 29 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
June 20241
May 20244
April 20245
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 49 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20246
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20244
March 20243
February 20243
January 20241
December 20233
November 20237
October 20233
September 20237

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.14 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20231

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

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

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

MonthCount
August 20241

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
January 20241
October 20233

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

MonthCount
November 20231

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

MonthCount
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO31 7BT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Castle Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 2. Carvel Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Uffa Fox Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 4. Shooters Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Columbine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Dover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. West Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Stones Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 10. Fellows Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 11. Terminus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 12. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Medina Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 15. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1