PURSLEY CLOSE, PO36 9QP Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO36 9QP

PURSLEY CLOSE, PO36 9QP, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 44 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 38.55 per 1,000 population. This PO36 9QP 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 9QP crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO36 9QP, encompassing approximately 1141 residents.

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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Shoplifting: (26) incidents (36.84% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (-20.00% decrease)

PO36 9QP Crime Hotspots

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

  • Woodhall Drive with total crimes: 29
  • Blackpan Close with total crimes: 4
  • Sunnyhill Close with total crimes: 3

PURSLEY CLOSE, PO36 9QP Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 26 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting2638.5536.84%
Violence and sexual offences622.78200.00%
Public order45.26-20.00%
Other theft43.5033.33%
Criminal damage and arson23.500.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In August 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 19 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting1927.16111.11%
Public order516.65400.00%
Other theft34.38-50.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.63-66.67%
Theft from the person11.750.00%
Possession of weapons10.880.00%

In July 2024, Shoplifting recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Shoplifting920.150.00%
Violence and sexual offences67.88-25.00%
Other theft65.26200.00%
Public order15.260.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences811.39166.67%
Other theft27.010.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.76-57.14%
Other theft22.63100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%
Robbery10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 1 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences78.7675.00%
Anti-social behaviour16.130.00%
Other theft10.88-50.00%
Other crime10.880.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences47.8833.33%
Other theft23.500.00%
Possession of weapons11.750.00%
Theft from the person10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 3 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences38.76-25.00%
Other theft22.630.00%
Drugs11.750.00%
Other crime10.880.00%
Vehicle crime10.880.00%
Public order10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.88-50.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences410.51-50.00%
Other theft23.50-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.75100.00%
Shoplifting21.75100.00%
Burglary11.750.00%
Drugs10.880.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences814.0233.33%
Other theft37.010.00%
Public order22.63-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson11.750.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.880.00%
Shoplifting10.880.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.7620.00%
Public order35.26200.00%
Shoplifting12.63-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.64-44.44%
Shoplifting24.380.00%
Other theft21.75-33.33%
Drugs11.750.00%
Public order10.88-66.67%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences916.650.00%
Public order37.880.00%
Other theft32.630.00%
Possession of weapons22.630.00%
Other crime11.750.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.880.00%

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20241
January 20241

A total of 23 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20245
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
February 20241
December 20232
November 20233
October 20231
September 20233

A total of 71 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.46 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20246
June 20248
May 20243
April 20247
March 20244
February 20243
January 20244
December 20238
November 20236
October 20235
September 20239

A total of 5 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241
December 20231

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
May 20241
January 20242
December 20231
September 20231

A total of 32 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 20243
July 20246
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20233
October 20232
September 20233

A total of 62 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202426
August 202419
July 20249
May 20241
February 20241
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20232

A total of 2 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
March 20241
September 20232

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

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
February 20241
September 20231

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

MonthCount
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20241
January 20241
October 20231

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

MonthCount
February 20241

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO36 9QP postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Woodhall Drive
    Total29
    Shoplifting25
    Other theft2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Blackpan Close
    Total4
    Public order2
    Other theft1
    Shoplifting1
  • 3. Sunnyhill Close
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences3
  • 4. Sandown Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 5. Green Lane
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. King Edwards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Fir Tree Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 8. Whitecross Avenue
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 9. Scotchell'S Close
    Total1
    Other theft1
  • 10. Princes Way
    Total1
    Public order1