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

Overview of Crime in PO37 6AU

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AU, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 40 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 13.55 per 1,000 population. This PO37 6AU crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO37 postcode area, which has experienced 85 crimes and a crime rate of 9.32 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO37 6AU crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO37 6AU, encompassing approximately 2952 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (-31.82% decrease)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (-37.50% decrease)

PO37 6AU Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 10
  • Cross Street with total crimes: 4
  • Prospect Road with total crimes: 4

PALMERSTON ROAD, PO37 6AU Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1513.55-31.82%
Public order65.08200.00%
Criminal damage and arson52.03-37.50%
Shoplifting41.69100.00%
Other theft31.350.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.02-50.00%
Drugs11.02-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%
Possession of weapons10.34-50.00%

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 8 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences2215.92-4.35%
Criminal damage and arson87.45166.67%
Anti-social behaviour62.7150.00%
Other theft32.030.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Public order20.68-50.00%
Shoplifting20.680.00%
Possession of weapons20.680.00%

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 offences2314.5635.29%
Public order47.79-20.00%
Anti-social behaviour41.3533.33%
Criminal damage and arson31.3550.00%
Other theft31.0250.00%
Robbery21.020.00%
Vehicle crime20.68100.00%
Drugs20.680.00%

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 offences1711.5154.55%
Public order55.7666.67%
Anti-social behaviour31.690.00%
Drugs21.020.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-33.33%
Other crime10.68-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.340.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences117.79-15.38%
Criminal damage and arson33.73-57.14%
Public order31.02200.00%
Other crime21.020.00%
Shoplifting20.68-33.33%
Other theft20.68100.00%

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 offences139.488.33%
Criminal damage and arson74.40250.00%
Shoplifting32.370.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.020.00%
Public order10.68-75.00%
Other theft10.34-66.67%
Burglary10.34-75.00%

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 offences1211.18-7.69%
Burglary44.06300.00%
Public order41.3533.33%
Shoplifting31.35-57.14%
Other theft31.020.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.020.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.68100.00%
Robbery10.680.00%
Drugs10.340.00%
Theft from the person10.34-50.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 7 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences139.148.33%
Shoplifting74.4075.00%
Public order32.370.00%
Theft from the person21.02100.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.680.00%
Burglary10.34-66.67%

In January 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 offences128.80-20.00%
Criminal damage and arson44.06-33.33%
Shoplifting41.35300.00%
Burglary31.350.00%
Theft from the person11.020.00%
Drugs10.34-66.67%
Other theft10.340.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 15 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1510.847.14%
Criminal damage and arson65.08200.00%
Drugs32.030.00%
Burglary31.020.00%
Public order21.02-33.33%
Other theft10.680.00%
Shoplifting10.34-50.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences147.7975.00%
Public order34.7450.00%
Shoplifting21.02100.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.68-50.00%
Other theft10.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.34-50.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences86.10-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson42.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.350.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Shoplifting10.680.00%
Possession of weapons10.340.00%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences128.130.00%
Theft from the person24.060.00%
Other theft20.680.00%
Public order20.680.00%
Anti-social behaviour20.680.00%
Criminal damage and arson20.680.00%
Drugs10.680.00%
Burglary10.340.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 48 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20248
July 20243
June 20242
May 20243
April 20247
March 20242
January 20244
December 20236
November 20232
October 20234
September 20232

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

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

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 187 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 14.38 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202422
July 202423
June 202417
May 202411
April 202413
March 202412
February 202413
January 202412
December 202315
November 202314
October 20238
September 202312

A total of 26 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
July 20244
June 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20241
November 20231
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 37 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.08 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20242
July 20244
June 20245
May 20243
April 20241
March 20244
February 20243
December 20232
November 20233
October 20232
September 20232

A total of 29 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.90 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
September 20241

A total of 15 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20242
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 3 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 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 13 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 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20241
May 20242

A total of 6 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Supermarket
    Total10
    Shoplifting4
    Public order3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 2. Cross Street
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 3. Prospect Road
    Total4
    Public order2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Grange Road
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences3
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 5. Falcon Cross Road
    Total3
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 6. Atherley Cross Road
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 7. Police Station
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. St John'S Road
    Total2
    Burglary1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Marine Cross Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Atherley Road
    Total1
    Drugs1
  • 11. Brook Road
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 12. Orchardleigh Mews
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 13. Albert Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 14. Rectory Road
    Total1
    Possession of weapons1
  • 15. Osborne Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 16. Eastcliff Promenade
    Total1
    Other theft1