PO33 2SX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO33 2SX

PO33 2SX, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 90 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 17.90 per 1,000 population. This PO33 2SX 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 2SX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO33 2SX, encompassing approximately 5029 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (38) incidents (18.75% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-27.78% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)

PO33 2SX Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 12
  • St Thomas Street with total crimes: 10
  • High Street with total crimes: 9

PO33 2SX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 38 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3817.9018.75%
Shoplifting137.56-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson112.58120.00%
Anti-social behaviour82.19-50.00%
Public order71.59-50.00%
Other crime51.390.00%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Possession of weapons20.800.00%
Burglary10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.200.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3218.89-28.89%
Shoplifting186.36100.00%
Anti-social behaviour163.58-20.00%
Public order143.18250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.78-16.67%
Burglary20.990.00%
Drugs20.40-33.33%
Possession of weapons20.400.00%
Other theft20.40-60.00%
Bicycle theft20.400.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 45 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 20 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4519.09-11.76%
Anti-social behaviour208.95-23.08%
Shoplifting93.98-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.79-53.85%
Other theft51.19150.00%
Public order40.99-55.56%
Drugs30.80200.00%
Burglary20.600.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 51 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 26 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences5123.064.08%
Anti-social behaviour2610.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson135.17116.67%
Shoplifting102.58-16.67%
Public order91.9912.50%
Vehicle crime21.790.00%
Other theft20.40-66.67%
Drugs10.40-66.67%
Other crime10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences4920.0853.12%
Anti-social behaviour139.7430.00%
Shoplifting122.58300.00%
Public order82.39-11.11%
Criminal damage and arson61.59-14.29%
Other theft61.19-14.29%
Drugs31.19-40.00%
Burglary20.60-50.00%
Other crime10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3215.510.00%
Anti-social behaviour106.36-33.33%
Public order91.99-40.00%
Other theft71.79133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.390.00%
Drugs51.390.00%
Burglary40.990.00%
Shoplifting30.80-57.14%
Bicycle theft10.600.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.1068.42%
Public order156.36114.29%
Anti-social behaviour152.98400.00%
Shoplifting72.98-58.82%
Criminal damage and arson71.3916.67%
Vehicle crime51.390.00%
Other theft30.99-50.00%
Robbery10.600.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1912.53-47.22%
Shoplifting173.7813.33%
Public order73.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.39100.00%
Other theft61.19200.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.19-57.14%
Burglary20.60100.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Robbery10.200.00%
Drugs10.20-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 15 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.515.88%
Shoplifting157.16150.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.980.00%
Public order71.3940.00%
Drugs31.39-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.60-75.00%
Vehicle crime30.60200.00%
Other theft20.60-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.400.00%
Burglary10.20-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3415.71-5.56%
Criminal damage and arson126.76100.00%
Anti-social behaviour72.390.00%
Drugs61.39500.00%
Shoplifting61.19-45.45%
Public order51.19-16.67%
Other theft40.99100.00%
Burglary20.800.00%
Possession of weapons10.40-66.67%
Theft from the person10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 11 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.110.00%
Shoplifting117.16-8.33%
Anti-social behaviour72.1940.00%
Public order61.3950.00%
Criminal damage and arson61.19-14.29%
Other crime31.19200.00%
Possession of weapons30.600.00%
Other theft20.60-71.43%
Drugs10.40-50.00%
Theft from the person10.20-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 36 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3615.3112.50%
Shoplifting127.160.00%
Other theft72.39133.33%
Criminal damage and arson71.39-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour51.39-54.55%
Public order40.99-71.43%
Drugs20.80100.00%
Theft from the person20.400.00%
Burglary10.40-75.00%
Other crime10.200.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 32 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 14 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3217.700.00%
Public order146.360.00%
Shoplifting122.780.00%
Anti-social behaviour112.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson82.190.00%
Burglary41.590.00%
Other theft30.800.00%
Other crime10.600.00%
Bicycle theft10.200.00%
Vehicle crime10.200.00%
Drugs10.200.00%
Possession of weapons10.200.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 148 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.38 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 202416
July 202420
June 202426
May 202413
April 202410
March 202415
February 20243
January 20247
December 20237
November 20237
October 20235
September 202311

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

MonthCount
September 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
November 20233
October 20231
September 20231

A total of 472 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 36.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 51 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202438
August 202432
July 202445
June 202451
May 202449
April 202432
March 202432
February 202419
January 202436
December 202334
November 202336
October 202336
September 202332

A total of 97 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.46 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 20246
June 202413
May 20246
April 20247
March 20247
February 20246
January 20243
December 202312
November 20236
October 20237
September 20238

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20242
July 20245
June 20242
May 20246
April 20247
March 20243
February 20246
January 20242
December 20234
November 20232
October 20237
September 20233

A total of 21 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 109 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.38 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 15 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202414
July 20244
June 20249
May 20248
April 20249
March 202415
February 20247
January 20247
December 20235
November 20236
October 20234
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 202413
August 202418
July 20249
June 202410
May 202412
April 20243
March 20247
February 202417
January 202415
December 20236
November 202311
October 202312
September 202312

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.44 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20242
June 20241
March 20241
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231
November 20233
September 20231

A total of 28 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 4 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
September 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.40 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20242
March 20245
January 20243
December 20231
September 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total12
    Violence and sexual offences6
    Other theft3
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Other crime1
  • 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. Ryde Bus Station
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 7. Union Street
    Total4
    Shoplifting4
  • 8. Bank Gardens
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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. Sun Place
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Hill Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Park Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. St Mary'S Passage
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 16. Star Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour2
  • 17. Wood Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Union Road
    Total2
    Other crime1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Nightclub
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 20. Lind Street
    Total2
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. South View Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. Mount Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 23. Park Close
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 24. South Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 25. Surrey Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 26. Warwick Place
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 27. George Street
    Total1
    Other crime1
  • 28. Monkton Street
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 29. Crown Street
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1