Freshwater and Totland Crime Rate April 2024 | Monthly Statistics

Freshwater and Totland’s crime rate in April 2024 stood at 5.4 per 1,000 residents, placing it 29.9% below the UK average of 7.7. This performance reflects the area’s generally low crime profile, shaped by its coastal location and seasonal rhythms. Violence and sexual offences accounted for the largest share of crimes (36.2%), followed by anti-social behaviour (25.5%) and public order offences (10.6%). These figures align with the area’s character as a tourist destination and residential community, where public spaces are often monitored and outdoor activity is concentrated in specific zones. The seasonal context of April—marked by Easter and the transition to spring—likely influenced crime patterns, with increased foot traffic and events potentially contributing to higher anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. However, the overall crime rate remained significantly lower than the UK average, suggesting that local factors such as community engagement, policing presence, or the area’s physical layout may play a role in mitigating crime. This consistency with historical trends indicates that Freshwater and Totland’s crime profile is relatively stable, even as specific categories fluctuate in response to temporary conditions.

April 2024 marked the most dramatic shift in drug-related crime in Freshwater and Totland, with reported incidents doubling from 1 to 2—a 100% increase. This surge, though small in absolute terms, may reflect heightened Easter-related activity or changes in local distribution patterns. Concurrently, vehicle crime also rose by 100%, jumping from zero to two incidents, a shift that could be linked to increased foot traffic in the area during the spring season. In contrast, shoplifting dropped by 80%, falling from five to one incident—a decline that may partly explain the overall reduction in property crimes. Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 36.2% of all crimes, remained 22% below the UK average, a consistent trend that highlights the area’s relatively low levels of violent crime. These fluctuations illustrate how specific events or seasonal factors can influence crime patterns, even within a broadly stable context.

Freshwater and Totland's crime rate in April 2024 fell by 23.0% compared to the previous month, dropping from 7.0 to 5.4 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with a broader seasonal trend, as spring weather and Easter activities may have shifted patterns of public behaviour. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately two crimes per day in April, a figure that remains consistent with its generally low-crime profile. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for roughly every 185 residents, a ratio that underscores the area’s relative safety compared to national averages. When scaled to the population of 8,705, this suggests that residents face a significantly lower risk of encountering crime than those in areas with higher rates. The reduction in shoplifting, which fell by 80% compared to March, may reflect temporary changes in retail activity or heightened local awareness during the Easter period. These figures, while modest in scale, provide a clear snapshot of how local dynamics interact with broader crime trends.