WARD AVENUE, PO31 8AZ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO31 8AZ

WARD AVENUE, PO31 8AZ, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 13 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 5.05 per 1,000 population. This PO31 8AZ 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 8AZ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO31 8AZ, encompassing approximately 2574 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Other theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO31 8AZ 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

WARD AVENUE, PO31 8AZ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences85.050.00%
Anti-social behaviour23.11100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Public order10.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.39-80.00%

In August 2024, 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 offences85.44-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson53.110.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.94-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Other crime, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences107.3811.11%
Other crime33.880.00%
Public order21.170.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences95.05-18.18%
Other theft13.500.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.39-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences116.99266.67%
Public order24.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.780.00%
Other theft10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.390.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences32.72-25.00%
Burglary21.17100.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Theft from the person10.390.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences44.27-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.78100.00%
Burglary10.780.00%
Other theft10.390.00%
Public order10.39-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences53.88-58.33%
Public order21.940.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.78-66.67%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences126.99200.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.66200.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.17200.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences45.0533.33%
Public order21.550.00%
Other theft20.78-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson10.78-50.00%
Burglary10.39-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.390.00%
Shoplifting10.39-75.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.390.00%

In November 2023, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting46.6033.33%
Burglary31.550.00%
Other theft31.170.00%
Violence and sexual offences31.17-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.170.00%
Vehicle crime10.780.00%
Drugs10.390.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.210.00%
Shoplifting31.9450.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.17200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.17100.00%
Public order10.78-75.00%
Other crime10.390.00%
Possession of weapons10.390.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences55.830.00%
Public order41.940.00%
Burglary21.550.00%
Shoplifting20.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.780.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.390.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.43 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20232
November 20233

A total of 87 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.69 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20248
July 202410
June 20249
May 202411
April 20243
March 20244
February 20245
January 202412
December 20234
November 20233
October 20235
September 20235

A total of 19 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.73 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 15 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20242
May 20242
March 20241
February 20242
December 20232
October 20231
September 20234

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.90 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20245
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
January 20243
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 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 2 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
November 20231

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

MonthCount
June 20241
October 20231

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
February 20242
December 20231
November 20234
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.80 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20242
March 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20232

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO31 8AZ 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. Market Hill
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Albert Street
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 6. Stones Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 7. Terminus Road
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Cross Street
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1