CASTLE STREET, PO32 6SL Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO32 6SL

CASTLE STREET, PO32 6SL, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 25 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 14.47 per 1,000 population. This PO32 6SL crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO32 postcode area, which has experienced 53 crimes and a crime rate of 5.71 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO32 6SL crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO32 6SL, encompassing approximately 1728 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO32 6SL area, explore the PO32 6SL Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (6) incidents (500.00% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-60.00% decrease)

PO32 6SL Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5
  • Columbine Road with total crimes: 2

CASTLE STREET, PO32 6SL Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting914.47125.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.21500.00%
Violence and sexual offences43.47-60.00%
Public order32.31200.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74-60.00%
Other theft11.16-66.67%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1015.62-41.18%
Anti-social behaviour55.7966.67%
Shoplifting42.89-20.00%
Other theft32.310.00%
Bicycle theft21.74100.00%
Other crime11.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%
Public order10.58-50.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1716.78112.50%
Shoplifting59.84400.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.89-25.00%
Public order21.74-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.16-66.67%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.7314.29%
Anti-social behaviour44.630.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.31200.00%
Public order31.74200.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Other theft11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.58-80.00%

In May 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 offences710.42-36.36%
Shoplifting54.05-37.50%
Anti-social behaviour42.890.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.31-50.00%
Public order10.580.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.7822.22%
Shoplifting86.3733.33%
Anti-social behaviour44.63300.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.31100.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Drugs10.580.00%
Other theft10.58-50.00%
Other crime10.580.00%

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 offences914.47-30.77%
Shoplifting65.2150.00%
Possession of weapons33.47200.00%
Other theft21.740.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1316.2062.50%
Shoplifting47.52300.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.31100.00%
Other theft21.160.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.16100.00%
Vehicle crime21.160.00%
Public order11.16-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.580.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.8460.00%
Public order24.63100.00%
Other theft21.16100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.16-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.58-66.67%
Burglary10.580.00%
Shoplifting10.580.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences58.10-16.67%
Criminal damage and arson32.890.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.740.00%
Public order11.160.00%
Shoplifting10.58-66.67%
Other theft10.580.00%
Burglary10.580.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.52-45.45%
Shoplifting33.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.74100.00%
Theft from the person11.160.00%
Burglary10.58-50.00%

In October 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 offences1112.1583.33%
Public order36.37200.00%
Shoplifting31.7450.00%
Burglary21.740.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.58-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.680.00%
Other theft23.470.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.160.00%
Shoplifting21.160.00%
Drugs11.160.00%
Public order10.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.580.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 22 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20241
July 20241
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 115 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202410
July 202417
June 20248
May 20247
April 202411
March 20249
February 202413
January 20248
December 20235
November 20236
October 202311
September 20236

A total of 33 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.54 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20245
July 20243
June 20244
May 20244
April 20244
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20243
June 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
September 20232

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20241
May 20245
April 20248
March 20246
February 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
October 20233
September 20232

A total of 5 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 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
April 20241

A total of 7 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

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

MonthCount
April 20241
March 20241
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20243
February 20241
January 20241

A total of 2 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20242

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 PO32 6SL postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total6
    Shoplifting5
    Public order1
  • 2. Castle Street
    Total5
    Shoplifting4
    Public order1
  • 3. Columbine Road
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
  • 4. Dover Road
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Yarborough Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Bernard Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Medina Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. South Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Kings Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. John Nash Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 12. Well Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 13. Consort Gardens
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1