BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7NU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO31 7NU

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7NU, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 31 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.13 per 1,000 population. This PO31 7NU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO31 postcode area, which has experienced 84 crimes and a crime rate of 5.67 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO31 7NU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO31 7NU, encompassing approximately 2554 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (-44.00% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (300.00% increase)

PO31 7NU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shooters Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 4
  • Fountain Quay with total crimes: 3

BIRMINGHAM ROAD, PO31 7NU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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 offences1412.13-44.00%
Shoplifting65.48100.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.35300.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.57-33.33%
Other theft20.780.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Other crime10.390.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2513.70257.14%
Shoplifting39.79200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.1750.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.44-53.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.74200.00%
Other theft21.170.00%
Burglary20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.780.00%
Public order10.39-75.00%
Shoplifting10.39-66.67%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.96114.29%
Public order45.87-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.57300.00%
Shoplifting31.57-25.00%
Possession of weapons11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%

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 offences79.39-12.50%
Public order52.74150.00%
Shoplifting41.9633.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.5750.00%
Burglary21.170.00%
Other theft10.78-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

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 offences88.2214.29%
Shoplifting33.130.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Other theft20.780.00%
Public order20.78100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Drugs10.780.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%

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 offences75.48-41.67%
Shoplifting32.74200.00%
Drugs11.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-66.67%
Public order10.39-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-66.67%

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 offences129.399.09%
Public order34.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.170.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%
Shoplifting11.17-66.67%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Other theft10.39-50.00%

In December 2023, 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 offences119.0037.50%
Public order34.310.00%
Shoplifting31.17-57.14%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Other theft21.17-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.780.00%

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 offences810.57-27.27%
Shoplifting73.13133.33%
Burglary52.74400.00%
Other theft31.960.00%
Vehicle crime11.170.00%
Drugs10.39-50.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-80.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

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 offences1111.74120.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.3166.67%
Criminal damage and arson41.96100.00%
Possession of weapons31.570.00%
Shoplifting31.17-57.14%
Drugs21.17100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Public order10.39-83.33%

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
Shoplifting79.790.00%
Public order62.740.00%
Violence and sexual offences52.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.960.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 9 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.12 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
September 20231

A total of 44 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.67 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 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
August 202414
July 202425
June 20247
May 202415
April 20247
March 20248
February 20247
January 202412
December 202311
November 20238
October 202311
September 20235

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

MonthCount
August 20244
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20243
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 30 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
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 16 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 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

A total of 10 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
April 20242
November 20235
October 20231

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.89 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

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 August 2024

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

  • 1. Shooters Hill
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 3. Fountain Quay
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. St Mary'S Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 5. Carvel Lane
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bridge Road
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. B3320
    Total2
    Bicycle theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. High Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Uffa Fox Place
    Total1
    Shoplifting1
  • 10. Victoria Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Stones Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Terminus Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Consort Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Police Station
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 15. East Cowes Ferry Terminal
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 16. South Road
    Total1
    Other crime1