PO40 9EA Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO40 9EA

PO40 9EA, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 12 crimes in the recent period of August 2024, equating to a crime rate of 7.26 per 1,000 population. This PO40 9EA crime rate stands in contrast to the broader PO40 postcode area, which has experienced 49 crimes and a crime rate of 8.65 per 1,000 population (August 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this PO40 9EA crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO40 9EA, encompassing approximately 1651 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the PO40 9EA area, explore the PO40 9EA Area information page.
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Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Aug were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (6) incidents (-40.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (-60.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO40 9EA Crime Hotspots

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

  • Richmond Meade with total crimes: 4
  • Longhalves with total crimes: 2
  • Princes Close with total crimes: 1

PO40 9EA Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In August 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences67.26-40.00%
Public order23.63-60.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%
Vehicle crime10.610.00%

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1012.71-9.09%
Public order56.05400.00%
Other theft13.03-50.00%
Other crime10.610.00%
Burglary10.610.00%
Possession of weapons10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%
Drugs10.610.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 11 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1110.90120.00%
Other theft26.66-33.33%
Criminal damage and arson21.210.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Public order10.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.610.00%

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 5 followed closely by Other theft, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences57.87-28.57%
Other theft33.0350.00%
Shoplifting21.82100.00%
Burglary11.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.61-80.00%
Public order10.610.00%

In April 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences713.32-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour54.24150.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.03-25.00%
Drugs21.820.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Possession of weapons11.210.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%
Shoplifting10.61-66.67%

In March 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 offences1215.1371.43%
Criminal damage and arson47.2633.33%
Shoplifting32.420.00%
Public order21.820.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.210.00%
Theft from the person11.210.00%
Burglary10.610.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 7 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences79.69-56.25%
Criminal damage and arson34.2450.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.820.00%
Public order21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Theft from the person10.610.00%

In January 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 16 followed closely by Shoplifting, which accounted for 5 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1616.95300.00%
Shoplifting59.690.00%
Criminal damage and arson23.030.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Other theft11.21-50.00%
Robbery10.610.00%
Burglary10.61-50.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences48.47300.00%
Anti-social behaviour42.420.00%
Other theft22.420.00%
Burglary21.210.00%
Vehicle crime11.210.00%
Public order10.61-50.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour47.26100.00%
Criminal damage and arson32.4250.00%
Burglary21.82100.00%
Public order21.21100.00%
Violence and sexual offences11.21-87.50%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.71-20.00%
Shoplifting34.840.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.82-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour21.21100.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Burglary11.21-50.00%
Bicycle theft10.610.00%
Drugs10.61-50.00%
Public order10.61-83.33%

In September 2023, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 10 followed closely by Public order, which accounted for 6 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1017.560.00%
Public order66.050.00%
Criminal damage and arson63.630.00%
Burglary23.630.00%
Drugs21.210.00%
Other theft21.210.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.210.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 26 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20245
June 20241
May 20241
April 20241
March 20242
February 20242
January 20242
December 20231
November 20232
October 20231
September 20236

A total of 24 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.18 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20245
March 20242
February 20242
December 20234
November 20234
October 20232
September 20231

A total of 97 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.08 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20246
July 202410
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412
February 20247
January 202416
December 20234
November 20231
October 20238
September 202310

A total of 27 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. September 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
June 20242
April 20243
March 20244
February 20243
January 20242
November 20233
October 20232
September 20236

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
February 20241
December 20231

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

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 12 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
March 20241
January 20241
December 20232
November 20232
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
July 20241
April 20242
October 20231
September 20232

A total of 14 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20242
April 20241
March 20243
January 20245
October 20233

A total of 2 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
February 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 August 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the PO40 9EA postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. Richmond Meade
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 2. Longhalves
    Total2
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 3. Princes Close
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 4. Elm Close
    Total1
    Anti-social behaviour1
  • 5. Tennyson Road
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1
  • 6. Sunset Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 7. Highview
    Total1
    Public order1
  • 8. Birch Close
    Total1
    Violence and sexual offences1