PO31 7HT Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO31 7HT

PO31 7HT, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 29 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This PO31 7HT 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 7HT crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO31 7HT, encompassing approximately 2390 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO31 7HT area, explore the PO31 7HT Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the PO31 7HT area, visit the PO31 7HT House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (10) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-57.14% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)

PO31 7HT Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5
  • Carvel Lane with total crimes: 3

PO31 7HT Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1012.1366.67%
Violence and sexual offences64.18-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson42.5133.33%
Public order41.670.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6750.00%
Burglary11.250.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%

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 offences1412.97-44.00%
Shoplifting65.860.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.25-50.00%
Other theft20.84100.00%
Bicycle theft20.84100.00%
Drugs10.840.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2516.31316.67%
Shoplifting610.46200.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.51100.00%
Drugs11.670.00%
Other theft10.42-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.95-57.14%
Criminal damage and arson32.51200.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Burglary20.840.00%
Shoplifting20.84-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour20.84-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Public order10.42-80.00%

In May 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 offences1412.9775.00%
Shoplifting65.86-33.33%
Public order52.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.09100.00%
Possession of weapons11.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.42-50.00%

In April 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting912.9750.00%
Violence and sexual offences83.76-11.11%
Public order53.35150.00%
Burglary22.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.84100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.840.00%
Other theft10.840.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Other crime10.420.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences910.8728.57%
Shoplifting63.7620.00%
Possession of weapons32.51200.00%
Public order21.25100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.84100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.84-50.00%
Other theft10.420.00%
Drugs10.420.00%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.95-36.36%
Shoplifting52.93150.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.09-33.33%
Drugs10.840.00%
Public order10.42-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.420.00%
Possession of weapons10.420.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.8710.00%
Public order34.600.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.25200.00%
Shoplifting21.25-33.33%
Other theft20.840.00%
Possession of weapons10.840.00%
Burglary10.420.00%

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 offences109.2025.00%
Public order34.180.00%
Shoplifting31.25-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.25200.00%
Other theft21.250.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.840.00%

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 offences810.46-33.33%
Shoplifting73.3575.00%
Burglary42.93300.00%
Other theft21.670.00%
Vehicle crime10.840.00%
Drugs10.42-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.42-80.00%
Theft from the person10.420.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.800.00%
Anti-social behaviour55.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.090.00%
Shoplifting41.670.00%
Public order31.670.00%
Drugs21.250.00%
Possession of weapons20.840.00%
Burglary10.840.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 32 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20242
January 20241
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 130 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 202414
July 202425
June 20246
May 202414
April 20248
March 20249
February 20247
January 202411
December 202310
November 20238
October 202312

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234

A total of 27 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202410
August 20246
July 20246
June 20242
May 20246
April 20249
March 20246
February 20245
January 20242
December 20233
November 20237
October 20234

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
July 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232

A total of 8 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241
March 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20241
March 20241
February 20241

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20241

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241
October 20232

A total of 1 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 7HT postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 3. Carvel Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Uffa Fox Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
  • 5. Shooters Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 6. Columbine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 7. Dover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. West Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Terminus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 11. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Medina Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 14. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1