PO31 7LS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO31 7LS

PO31 7LS, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 16 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 6.08 per 1,000 population. This PO31 7LS 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 7LS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO31 7LS, encompassing approximately 2630 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-47.06% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (3) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO31 7LS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 3
  • Carvel Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Bars Hill with total crimes: 2

PO31 7LS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.08-47.06%
Anti-social behaviour33.4250.00%
Other theft11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-80.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1710.26-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson56.460.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.900.00%
Vehicle crime10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 18 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1811.0280.00%
Other crime36.840.00%
Other theft21.14100.00%
Public order20.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.76100.00%
Burglary10.760.00%
Drugs10.380.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences106.84-28.57%
Criminal damage and arson23.80100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.380.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-80.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences149.12100.00%
Public order55.3266.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.90100.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-50.00%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences76.8440.00%
Burglary32.66200.00%
Public order31.14200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-50.00%
Other theft10.760.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Shoplifting10.380.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.70-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.90300.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.52200.00%
Burglary11.140.00%
Other theft10.380.00%
Public order10.380.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences64.94-57.14%
Shoplifting22.28100.00%
Drugs10.760.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%
Public order10.38-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-66.67%
Criminal damage and arson10.38-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences148.7455.56%
Anti-social behaviour35.3250.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.14200.00%
Public order21.14-33.33%
Shoplifting10.76-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences98.3650.00%
Public order33.420.00%
Other theft31.14-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Shoplifting20.76-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.76-66.67%
Burglary10.38-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.380.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.50-25.00%
Burglary52.280.00%
Other theft41.900.00%
Shoplifting41.5233.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.52-40.00%
Vehicle crime11.140.00%
Drugs10.380.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.38-75.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.880.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.900.00%
Possession of weapons31.520.00%
Shoplifting31.140.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.380.00%
Other crime10.380.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 14 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20241
December 20233
November 20234

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202417
July 202418
June 202410
May 202414
April 20247
March 20245
February 20246
January 202414
December 20239
November 20236
October 20238

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.08 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20242
June 20241
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 17 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20234
October 20233

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
June 20241
February 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
February 20241
November 20231
October 20231

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20243
March 20241
December 20231
November 20235

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20243
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20233

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Mountbatten Avenue
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 2. Carvel Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 3. Bars Hill
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 4. Shooters Hill
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Shoplifting1
  • 5. Market Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 6. Albert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. West Hill Grove
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Stones Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 9. Terminus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 10. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1