Freshwater and Totland Crime Rate November 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In November 2023, Freshwater and Totland recorded 43 crimes at a rate of 4.9 per 1,000 residents, marking a 34.7% reduction compared to the UK average of 7.5 per 1,000. This figure underscores the area’s status as one of the safer built-up regions in the UK, particularly given its rural context within the Isle of Wight. The crime mix was dominated by violent offences, which accounted for 41.9% of all incidents, followed by criminal damage and arson (20.9%) and public order issues (14.0%). These patterns may reflect the area’s seasonal rhythms, with November’s darker evenings and events like Bonfire Night likely contributing to spikes in public order and criminal damage. While violent crime rates were 19% below the UK average, the area’s anti-social behaviour rate was 43% below the national figure, suggesting strong community engagement or effective local policing. The relatively low burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000) compared to the UK average (0.3) could be attributed to the area’s smaller population and lower density of high-value properties. However, the rise in public order offences highlights the need for continued vigilance during peak seasonal periods. Overall, the data illustrates a crime profile shaped by both geographic characteristics and local seasonal dynamics, with the area maintaining a consistent position below the UK average.

November 2023 saw sharp increases in anti-social behaviour (+150%), public order offences (+100%), and criminal damage and arson (+80%) compared to October. These spikes, particularly in public order and criminal damage, may be linked to seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the end of the Black Friday shopping period. While violent crimes remained the most common category (18 incidents), their rate of 2.1 per 1,000 was 19% below the UK average, suggesting local factors may temper violence despite the rise in other categories. The area’s criminal damage rate (1.0 per 1,000) was 69% above the UK average, a contrast to its burglary rate (0.2 per 1,000), which was 41% below the national figure. Residents may find the 1-in-202 monthly exposure rate useful for context, though the overall crime rate remains well below the UK benchmark.

For every 202 residents in Freshwater and Totland, one crime was reported in November 2023, reflecting the area’s relatively low crime rate. This monthly exposure figure places the built-up area within the Isle of Wight as one of the safer regions in the UK, with a crime rate 34.7% below the national average. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day, a statistic that aligns with the area’s rural character and limited population density. When compared to the previous month’s rate of 4.7 per 1,000, the current rate shows a 4.9% increase, though it remains significantly below the UK average. This slight uptick may be influenced by seasonal factors such as darker evenings and the timing of Bonfire Night, but the overall pattern continues to suggest a stable, low-crime environment. The population-scaled perspective further reinforces that residents face a lower risk of victimisation compared to the national average, particularly in categories like burglary and anti-social behaviour where local rates are below UK figures.