TOWN MEWS, PO36 8HP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO36 8HP

TOWN MEWS, PO36 8HP, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 64 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 20.28 per 1,000 population. This PO36 8HP 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 8HP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO36 8HP, encompassing approximately 3156 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (26) incidents (-16.13% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
  • Drugs: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO36 8HP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guadeloupe Road with total crimes: 7
  • Royal Street with total crimes: 6
  • Grafton Lane with total crimes: 6

TOWN MEWS, PO36 8HP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.28-16.13%
Anti-social behaviour98.24-30.77%
Drugs62.8550.00%
Shoplifting51.900.00%
Other theft41.580.00%
Criminal damage and arson31.27-66.67%
Public order30.9550.00%
Other crime20.950.00%
Possession of weapons20.630.00%
Vehicle crime20.63100.00%
Burglary10.63-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3121.5440.91%
Anti-social behaviour139.82-27.78%
Criminal damage and arson94.1212.50%
Drugs42.850.00%
Other theft41.27300.00%
Other crime21.270.00%
Burglary20.63-50.00%
Public order20.63-71.43%
Vehicle crime10.630.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2221.23-29.03%
Anti-social behaviour186.975.88%
Criminal damage and arson85.70100.00%
Public order72.5340.00%
Drugs42.22300.00%
Burglary41.27300.00%
Other theft11.27-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Theft from the person10.320.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 31 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 17 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3123.453.33%
Anti-social behaviour179.8241.67%
Shoplifting105.39900.00%
Public order53.1725.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.58-20.00%
Vehicle crime21.27-50.00%
Other theft20.63-71.43%
Burglary10.630.00%
Drugs10.32-66.67%
Other crime10.320.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 30 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences3023.4566.67%
Anti-social behaviour129.50-40.00%
Other theft73.80250.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.22-28.57%
Vehicle crime41.58100.00%
Public order41.27100.00%
Drugs31.270.00%
Theft from the person30.950.00%
Bicycle theft20.950.00%
Robbery10.630.00%
Shoplifting10.32-87.50%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In April 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 20 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 18 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour2020.28100.00%
Violence and sexual offences186.34-33.33%
Shoplifting85.70100.00%
Criminal damage and arson72.530.00%
Drugs32.2250.00%
Burglary20.95-50.00%
Vehicle crime20.630.00%
Other theft20.630.00%
Public order20.63-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 10 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2720.9142.11%
Anti-social behaviour108.5566.67%
Criminal damage and arson73.170.00%
Public order62.2250.00%
Shoplifting41.90300.00%
Burglary41.27100.00%
Other theft21.27100.00%
Drugs20.630.00%
Other crime20.63100.00%
Bicycle theft10.630.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1914.2635.71%
Criminal damage and arson76.02133.33%
Anti-social behaviour62.22200.00%
Public order41.90-20.00%
Drugs21.27100.00%
Burglary20.63100.00%
Other theft10.63-66.67%
Shoplifting10.32-80.00%
Robbery10.320.00%
Vehicle crime10.32-50.00%
Other crime10.320.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.72-46.15%
Public order54.4466.67%
Shoplifting51.58-44.44%
Other theft31.5850.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.95-66.67%
Vehicle crime20.95100.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.63-66.67%
Drugs10.63-80.00%
Burglary10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2620.5923.81%
Criminal damage and arson98.2480.00%
Shoplifting92.85-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour62.85-25.00%
Drugs51.9025.00%
Public order31.58-50.00%
Other theft20.950.00%
Other crime10.630.00%
Vehicle crime10.320.00%
Burglary10.32-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.320.00%
Robbery10.320.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 21 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 12 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2119.01-22.22%
Shoplifting126.65-7.69%
Anti-social behaviour83.8060.00%
Public order62.53100.00%
Criminal damage and arson51.9025.00%
Drugs41.58100.00%
Burglary21.27100.00%
Theft from the person10.630.00%
Other crime10.32-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 27 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 13 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2718.060.00%
Shoplifting138.550.00%
Anti-social behaviour54.120.00%
Criminal damage and arson41.580.00%
Public order31.270.00%
Drugs20.950.00%
Other crime20.630.00%
Burglary10.630.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 71 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.92 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20249
July 20248
June 20244
May 20245
April 20247
March 20247
February 20247
January 20243
December 20239
November 20235
October 20234

A total of 37 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
July 20244
June 20241
May 20243
April 20243
March 20242
February 20242
January 20241
December 20235
November 20234
October 20232

A total of 126 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 20 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20249
August 202413
July 202418
June 202417
May 202412
April 202420
March 202410
February 20246
January 20242
December 20236
November 20238
October 20235

A total of 22 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 12 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20244
July 20241
June 20242
May 20247
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
January 20243
December 20232

A total of 292 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 24.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 31 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202431
July 202422
June 202431
May 202430
April 202418
March 202427
February 202419
January 202414
December 202326
November 202321
October 202327

A total of 6 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241
March 20241
December 20231

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20242
July 20247
June 20245
May 20244
April 20242
March 20246
February 20244
January 20245
December 20233
November 20236
October 20233

A total of 68 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.80 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
June 202410
May 20241
April 20248
March 20244
February 20241
January 20245
December 20239
November 202312
October 202313

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20243
November 20231

A total of 16 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.78 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20244
April 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231

A total of 4 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
February 20241
January 20241
December 20231

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
March 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

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

  • 1. Guadeloupe Road
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting2
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Possession of weapons1
  • 2. Royal Street
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Drugs2
    Public order1
  • 3. Grafton Lane
    Total6
    Violence and sexual offences5
    Other crime1
  • 4. B3395
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Other crime1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 5. Ferncliff Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Drugs1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 6. Pier Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Chesham Terrace
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Parking Area
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Supermarket
    Total3
    Shoplifting2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Leed Street
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 11. Seagrove Drive
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Other theft1
  • 12. Fort Street
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 13. Avenue Slipway
    Total2
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Albion Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
  • 15. Fitzroy Street
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 16. Union Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. York Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Crescent Road
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 19. St John'S Road
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 20. Broadway
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Benjamen Mews
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 22. Carter Street
    Total1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 23. St John'S Crescent
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1