PO36 8BU Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO36 8BU

PO36 8BU, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 24 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.15 per 1,000 population. This PO36 8BU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO36 postcode area, which has experienced 191 crimes and a crime rate of 11.29 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO36 8BU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO36 8BU, encompassing approximately 1975 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO36 8BU area, explore the PO36 8BU Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (7) incidents (-65.00% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (-50.00% decrease)

PO36 8BU Crime Hotspots

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

  • B3395 with total crimes: 5
  • Chesham Terrace with total crimes: 4
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 3

PO36 8BU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences712.15-65.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.5425.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.53-50.00%
Other theft31.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Other crime10.51-50.00%
Public order10.510.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2018.7366.67%
Criminal damage and arson610.1350.00%
Anti-social behaviour43.04-55.56%
Other theft32.030.00%
Other crime21.520.00%
Burglary11.01-66.67%
Drugs10.510.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1217.22-14.29%
Anti-social behaviour96.08-10.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.56100.00%
Public order32.03200.00%
Burglary31.520.00%
Drugs11.520.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1417.72-39.13%
Anti-social behaviour107.0925.00%
Burglary35.06200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.52-33.33%
Shoplifting21.010.00%
Public order11.01-80.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-83.33%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2325.32155.56%
Anti-social behaviour811.65100.00%
Other theft64.05500.00%
Public order53.04400.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.530.00%
Theft from the person21.520.00%
Robbery11.010.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences912.15-59.09%
Anti-social behaviour44.5633.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.030.00%
Drugs21.520.00%
Burglary11.01-75.00%
Shoplifting10.510.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Other theft10.51-50.00%
Public order10.51-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2219.75144.44%
Burglary411.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.030.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.520.00%
Other theft21.520.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Other crime21.01100.00%
Shoplifting11.010.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences96.5828.57%
Criminal damage and arson34.560.00%
Other crime11.520.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Drugs, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences77.09-72.00%
Drugs23.54100.00%
Other theft21.01100.00%
Public order21.010.00%
Burglary11.010.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 25 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2522.78127.27%
Criminal damage and arson612.6650.00%
Anti-social behaviour53.04400.00%
Public order22.53-66.67%
Theft from the person11.010.00%
Vehicle crime10.510.00%
Drugs10.51-50.00%
Other theft10.510.00%
Burglary10.510.00%
Possession of weapons10.510.00%
Robbery10.510.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1116.71-21.43%
Public order65.57200.00%
Shoplifting53.0425.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.530.00%
Other crime22.030.00%
Drugs21.01100.00%
Burglary11.010.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.51-75.00%
Theft from the person10.510.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1415.700.00%
Anti-social behaviour47.090.00%
Criminal damage and arson42.030.00%
Shoplifting42.030.00%
Public order22.030.00%
Other crime21.010.00%
Drugs11.010.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 173 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.42 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 202420
July 202412
June 202414
May 202423
April 20249
March 202422
February 20249
January 20247
December 202325
November 202311
October 202314

A total of 41 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.73 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20242
May 20243
April 20243
March 20243
February 20243
December 20236
November 20234
October 20234

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.30 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 53 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.30 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20244
July 20249
June 202410
May 20248
April 20244
March 20243
December 20235
November 20231
October 20234

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.38 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 17 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20243
May 20241
April 20241
March 20244
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 5 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
June 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20241
December 20231

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
December 20231
November 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO36 8BU postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. B3395
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Chesham Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Fort Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 5. Avenue Slipway
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 7. Avenue Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Sports/Recreation Area
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Carter Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 11. St John'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1