HIGH STREET, PO40 9LB Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in PO40 9LB

HIGH STREET, PO40 9LB, Isle of Wight has recorded a total of 22 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 11.84 per 1,000 population. This PO40 9LB 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 9LB crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around PO40 9LB, encompassing approximately 1857 residents.

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

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (75.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)

PO40 9LB Crime Hotspots

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

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

HIGH STREET, PO40 9LB Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 14 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1411.8475.00%
Criminal damage and arson37.540.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Drugs21.080.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%

In August 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 offences88.0733.33%
Criminal damage and arson34.310.00%
Public order21.61-33.33%
Anti-social behaviour11.080.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%

In July 2024, 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 offences67.54-45.45%
Public order33.2350.00%
Other crime11.610.00%
Burglary10.540.00%
Possession of weapons10.540.00%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences119.69120.00%
Public order25.920.00%
Criminal damage and arson21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Other theft10.54-66.67%
Anti-social behaviour10.540.00%

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 offences57.00-28.57%
Other theft32.6950.00%
Shoplifting21.61100.00%
Public order21.08100.00%
Anti-social behaviour11.08-83.33%

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 offences711.84-41.67%
Anti-social behaviour63.77100.00%
Criminal damage and arson33.230.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Possession of weapons11.080.00%
Drugs10.540.00%
Public order10.54-50.00%
Shoplifting10.54-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences1213.46100.00%
Criminal damage and arson36.46-25.00%
Anti-social behaviour31.6150.00%
Shoplifting31.61200.00%
Public order21.61100.00%
Theft from the person11.080.00%
Burglary10.540.00%

In February 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 6 followed closely by Criminal damage and arson, which accounted for 4 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences68.61-62.50%
Criminal damage and arson43.23100.00%
Anti-social behaviour22.150.00%
Public order11.08-50.00%
Vehicle crime10.540.00%
Shoplifting10.54-80.00%
Theft from the person10.540.00%

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 offences1615.07220.00%
Shoplifting58.610.00%
Criminal damage and arson22.69100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft11.08-50.00%
Robbery10.540.00%
Burglary10.54-50.00%

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 offences58.07150.00%
Anti-social behaviour32.69-25.00%
Other theft21.610.00%
Burglary21.080.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.080.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 4 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 2 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour45.92100.00%
Violence and sexual offences22.15-75.00%
Burglary21.08100.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Criminal damage and arson11.08-66.67%

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 3 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences812.380.00%
Criminal damage and arson34.310.00%
Shoplifting31.610.00%
Anti-social behaviour21.610.00%
Public order21.080.00%
Other theft21.080.00%
Burglary11.080.00%
Bicycle theft10.540.00%
Drugs10.540.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 13 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 100 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202414
August 20248
July 20246
June 202411
May 20245
April 20247
March 202412
February 20246
January 202416
December 20235
November 20232
October 20238

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. February 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20243
June 20242
April 20243
March 20243
February 20244
January 20242
December 20231
November 20231
October 20233

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.27 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20241
May 20241
April 20246
March 20243
February 20242
December 20233
November 20234
October 20232

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
July 20241
April 20241
October 20231

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.91 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
July 20243
June 20242
May 20242
April 20241
March 20242
February 20241
January 20242
December 20232
November 20232
October 20232

A total of 2 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

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 1.29 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

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 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 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 September 2024

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

  • 1. Parking Area
    Total4
    Other theft1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 2. Martine Close
    Total4
    Violence and sexual offences4
  • 3. Longhalves
    Total3
    Violence and sexual offences2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Sunset Close
    Total3
    Drugs2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 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
  • 11. Solent Gardens
    Total1
    Criminal damage and arson1