PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AS Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO37 6AS

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AS, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 49 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 16.91 per 1,000 population. This PO37 6AS crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO37 postcode area, which has experienced 92 crimes and a crime rate of 10.09 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO37 6AS crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO37 6AS, encompassing approximately 2897 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO37 6AS area, explore the PO37 6AS Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (9) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)

PO37 6AS Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 7
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 5
  • Atherley Road with total crimes: 4

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AS Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 22 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 9 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2216.91-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson97.59200.00%
Anti-social behaviour63.1150.00%
Other theft32.070.00%
Public order31.04-25.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.690.00%
Possession of weapons20.690.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 23 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2314.8435.29%
Public order47.94-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3833.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3850.00%
Other theft31.04-25.00%
Robbery21.040.00%
Vehicle crime20.69100.00%
Drugs20.690.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 17 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1712.4241.67%
Public order55.8766.67%
Other theft41.73100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.38200.00%
Drugs21.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other crime10.69-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.350.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.97-7.69%
Criminal damage and arson44.14-42.86%
Public order31.38200.00%
Other crime21.040.00%
Shoplifting20.69-33.33%
Other theft20.69100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.69-50.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1310.018.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.49250.00%
Shoplifting32.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.040.00%
Public order10.69-75.00%
Other theft10.35-66.67%
Burglary10.35-75.00%
Drugs10.350.00%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Burglary, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1211.39-20.00%
Burglary44.14300.00%
Public order41.3833.33%
Shoplifting31.38-57.14%
Other theft31.040.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.040.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.69100.00%
Robbery10.690.00%
Drugs10.350.00%
Theft from the person10.35-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.0136.36%
Shoplifting75.1875.00%
Public order32.420.00%
Theft from the person21.04100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.690.00%
Burglary10.35-66.67%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences118.97-31.25%
Criminal damage and arson53.80-16.67%
Shoplifting41.73300.00%
Burglary31.380.00%
Theft from the person11.040.00%
Drugs10.35-66.67%
Other theft10.350.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1611.390.00%
Criminal damage and arson65.52200.00%
Drugs32.070.00%
Burglary31.040.00%
Public order21.04-33.33%
Other theft10.690.00%
Shoplifting10.35-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences168.6377.78%
Public order35.5250.00%
Shoplifting21.04100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.69-50.00%
Other theft10.690.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.35-66.67%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.59-25.00%
Criminal damage and arson43.11100.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.380.00%
Public order21.040.00%
Shoplifting10.690.00%
Possession of weapons10.350.00%
Other crime10.350.00%
Other theft10.35-50.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.630.00%
Anti-social behaviour34.140.00%
Theft from the person21.040.00%
Other theft20.690.00%
Public order20.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.690.00%
Drugs10.690.00%
Burglary10.350.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
May 20241
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20233
September 20233

A total of 178 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 202422
July 202423
June 202417
May 202412
April 202413
March 202412
February 202415
January 202411
December 202316
November 202316
October 20239
September 202312

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
April 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 46 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20249
July 20243
June 20242
May 20244
April 20247
March 20242
January 20245
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20243
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20241
December 20231
November 20231
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 32 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.91 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20243
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 25 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.78 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
May 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20247
January 20244
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

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

MonthCount
July 20242
March 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241

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

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242
October 20231

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
April 20241
March 20244
February 20241
January 20243
December 20233
September 20231

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241
February 20242
January 20241
September 20232

Crime by Location in August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO37 6AS postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total7
    Violence and sexual offences4
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Public order1
  • 2. Prospect Road
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Atherley Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 4. High Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
  • 5. Atherley Cross Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Drugs1
  • 6. Furze Hill Road
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Possession of weapons1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Cross Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Public order1
  • 8. Supermarket
    Total2
    Shoplifting2
  • 9. Everton Lane
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Cross Road
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. East Mount Road
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 12. Marine Cross Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 13. Police Station
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 14. Collingwood Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Garfield Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Brook Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 17. Eastcliff Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 18. Pomona Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 19. Hatherton Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 20. Clarendon Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 21. Eastcliff Promenade
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 22. St George'S Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 23. North Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1