PO33 2LH Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO33 2LH

PO33 2LH, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 82 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 22.49 per 1,000 population. This PO33 2LH crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO33 postcode area, which has experienced 229 crimes and a crime rate of 7.36 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO33 2LH crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO33 2LH, encompassing approximately 3646 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (32) incidents (10.34% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (14) incidents (-22.22% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

PO33 2LH Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 13
  • St Thomas Street with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 9

PO33 2LH Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3222.4910.34%
Shoplifting148.77-22.22%
Criminal damage and arson113.84120.00%
Anti-social behaviour73.02-56.25%
Public order51.92-66.67%
Other theft41.3733.33%
Other crime31.100.00%
Drugs20.82100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 29 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2925.50-36.96%
Shoplifting187.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour164.94-42.86%
Public order154.39200.00%
Criminal damage and arson54.11-37.50%
Other theft31.37-40.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons20.55100.00%
Bicycle theft20.550.00%
Drugs10.55-66.67%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4629.896.98%
Anti-social behaviour2812.613.70%
Shoplifting97.68-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.47-38.46%
Other theft52.1966.67%
Public order51.37-54.55%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Other crime10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Robbery10.270.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 43 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 27 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4330.444.88%
Anti-social behaviour2711.7980.00%
Criminal damage and arson137.4085.71%
Public order113.56-21.43%
Shoplifting103.02-16.67%
Other theft32.7450.00%
Drugs10.82-66.67%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 41 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4126.8770.83%
Anti-social behaviour1511.2425.00%
Public order144.1140.00%
Shoplifting123.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson73.29-12.50%
Drugs31.92-40.00%
Other theft20.82-71.43%
Burglary20.55-33.33%
Robbery10.550.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2420.02-4.00%
Anti-social behaviour126.58-7.69%
Public order103.29-23.08%
Criminal damage and arson82.7460.00%
Other theft72.19250.00%
Drugs51.920.00%
Burglary31.37200.00%
Shoplifting30.82-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.820.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2520.024.17%
Anti-social behaviour136.8685.71%
Public order133.56116.67%
Shoplifting73.56-56.25%
Vehicle crime51.92400.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.37-16.67%
Other theft21.37-66.67%
Robbery10.550.00%
Possession of weapons10.270.00%
Burglary10.270.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 24 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 16 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2418.92-22.58%
Shoplifting166.586.67%
Anti-social behaviour74.39-30.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.9250.00%
Other theft61.650.00%
Public order61.65-14.29%
Burglary11.650.00%
Drugs10.27-66.67%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.27-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.94-16.22%
Shoplifting158.50150.00%
Anti-social behaviour104.1125.00%
Public order72.7440.00%
Other theft61.92100.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.65-55.56%
Drugs31.10-50.00%
Vehicle crime30.82200.00%
Burglary10.82-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 37 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3721.6612.12%
Criminal damage and arson910.1580.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.4714.29%
Drugs62.19200.00%
Shoplifting61.65-40.00%
Public order51.65-28.57%
Other theft31.37200.00%
Burglary20.820.00%
Possession of weapons10.55-50.00%
Theft from the person10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 33 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3319.74-2.94%
Shoplifting109.05-16.67%
Public order72.7440.00%
Anti-social behaviour71.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.92-37.50%
Other crime21.37100.00%
Drugs20.55-33.33%
Burglary20.55100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Theft from the person10.55-50.00%
Other theft10.27-80.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3422.21-5.56%
Shoplifting129.32-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson83.2933.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.19-30.00%
Public order51.92-64.29%
Other theft51.37150.00%
Drugs31.37200.00%
Possession of weapons20.820.00%
Theft from the person20.550.00%
Burglary10.55-75.00%
Other crime10.270.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3624.410.00%
Public order149.870.00%
Shoplifting133.840.00%
Anti-social behaviour103.560.00%
Criminal damage and arson62.740.00%
Burglary41.650.00%
Other theft21.100.00%
Possession of weapons20.550.00%
Drugs10.550.00%
Vehicle crime10.270.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 95 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202411
August 20245
July 20248
June 202413
May 20247
April 20248
March 20245
February 20246
January 20244
December 20239
November 20235
October 20238
September 20236

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
July 20241
June 20241
February 20241
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 49 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.77 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20245
June 20243
May 20242
April 20247
March 20242
February 20246
January 20246
December 20233
November 20231
October 20235
September 20232

A total of 435 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 33.46 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202432
August 202429
July 202446
June 202443
May 202441
April 202424
March 202425
February 202424
January 202431
December 202337
November 202333
October 202334
September 202336

A total of 167 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 12.85 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202416
July 202428
June 202427
May 202415
April 202412
March 202413
February 20247
January 202410
December 20238
November 20237
October 20237
September 202310

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 117 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 9.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 202415
July 20245
June 202411
May 202414
April 202410
March 202413
February 20246
January 20247
December 20235
November 20237
October 20235
September 202314

A total of 145 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 202418
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 20243
March 20247
February 202416
January 202415
December 20236
November 202310
October 202312
September 202313

A total of 31 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.58 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20243
June 20241
May 20243
April 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20236
November 20232
October 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
May 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.56 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
July 20241
June 20241
March 20241
December 20231
November 20232
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241

A total of 13 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
March 20245
February 20241
January 20243
December 20231
October 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO33 2LH postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total13
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
    Shoplifting1
  • 2. St Thomas Street
    Total10
    Public order4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. High Street
    Total9
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Shoplifting2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 4. Anglesea Street
    Total8
    Shoplifting5
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. St Thomas' Square
    Total5
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Esplanade
    Total4
    Drugs2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Ryde Bus Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 8. Union Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 9. Church Lane
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Theft from the person1
  • 10. Yelfs Road
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 11. Newport Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. St Mary'S Passage
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Star Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 14. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Union Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Lind Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Park Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 19. Warwick Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. George Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 21. Bus/Coach Station
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 22. Crown Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1