PO40 0AQ Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO40 0AQ

PO40 0AQ, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 19 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 10.81 per 1,000 population. This PO40 0AQ crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO40 postcode area, which has experienced 34 crimes and a crime rate of 6.00 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO40 0AQ crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO40 0AQ, encompassing approximately 1758 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO40 0AQ area, explore the PO40 0AQ Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (12) incidents (-7.69% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)

PO40 0AQ Crime Hotspots

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

  • Parking Area with total crimes: 4
  • Longhalves with total crimes: 3
  • Sunset Close with total crimes: 3

PO40 0AQ Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 12 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1210.81-7.69%
Other theft26.82100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14-33.33%
Drugs21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 13 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1313.0885.71%
Public order47.3933.33%
Criminal damage and arson32.270.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.71-50.00%
Other theft10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.67-22.22%
Public order33.9850.00%
Burglary21.71100.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Other crime11.140.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 9 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences97.39200.00%
Public order25.120.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.140.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences36.26-57.14%
Other theft31.7150.00%
Shoplifting21.71100.00%
Public order21.14100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.14-83.33%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.08-36.36%
Anti-social behaviour63.98200.00%
Vehicle crime23.410.00%
Other theft21.140.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.140.00%
Possession of weapons11.140.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.57-66.67%
Shoplifting10.57-66.67%

In March 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1113.6537.50%
Public order36.26200.00%
Shoplifting31.71200.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.71-33.33%
Burglary21.140.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.14100.00%
Theft from the person11.140.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 8 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences89.10-52.94%
Criminal damage and arson34.55200.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.710.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Vehicle crime10.570.00%
Possession of weapons10.570.00%
Shoplifting10.57-80.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1715.35240.00%
Shoplifting59.670.00%
Other theft12.84-50.00%
Criminal damage and arson10.57-50.00%
Robbery10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.57-50.00%

In December 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences59.100.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.84-25.00%
Other theft21.710.00%
Burglary21.14100.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.14100.00%
Drugs11.140.00%
Public order10.570.00%

In November 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences56.82-16.67%
Anti-social behaviour42.84300.00%
Criminal damage and arson12.27-66.67%
Public order10.570.00%
Burglary10.570.00%

In October 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences69.670.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.410.00%
Shoplifting31.710.00%
Bicycle theft11.710.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.570.00%
Drugs10.570.00%
Public order10.570.00%
Other theft10.570.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20241
July 20241
May 20243
April 20242
January 20241
December 20232
October 20231

A total of 103 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.58 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202412
August 202413
July 20247
June 20249
May 20243
April 20247
March 202411
February 20248
January 202417
December 20235
November 20235
October 20236

A total of 19 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
August 20243
April 20242
March 20242
February 20243
January 20241
December 20232
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 23 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.09 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20242
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20242
February 20241
December 20233
November 20234
October 20231

A total of 5 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20242
April 20241
December 20231
October 20231

A total of 20 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.82 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

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

MonthCount
August 20241
April 20242
February 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241

A total of 9 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20242
June 20241
March 20242
January 20241
December 20232
November 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
February 20241

A total of 15 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
February 20241
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 1 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20241

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

MonthCount
January 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO40 0AQ postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Longhalves
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 3. Sunset Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 4. Jubilee Close
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 5. Silcombe Lane
    Total2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 6. The Avenue
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Clayton Road
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 8. Collards Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Dall Square
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 10. Highview
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1