Rural Isle of Wight Crime Rate November 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For every 1,000 residents in the Rural Isle of Wight, 5.3 crimes were reported in November 2024 — a rate 30.3% lower than the UK average of 7.6. This places the area among the safest in the country, with violent crimes making up nearly half of all incidents. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 47.6% of total crimes, driven by factors such as seasonal events like Bonfire Night and the darker evenings typical of November. Shoplifting, while lower than the UK average for most categories, rose to 14.3% of total crimes, possibly influenced by Black Friday shopping activity. Other theft also increased, though still remaining below the UK average. The area's low crime rate contrasts sharply with national trends, with anti-social behaviour and criminal damage both significantly below the UK average — a pattern consistent with the Isle of Wight's generally tranquil rural character. This per-capita perspective shows that, for an average resident, the risk of experiencing a violent crime in November was roughly 1 in 200, while property crimes carried a 1 in 1,000 chance — figures that highlight the area's relative safety despite the seasonal spikes in certain categories.

November 2024 saw a dramatic 200% increase in drug-related crimes compared to October, with incidents rising from 1 to 3. This surge, though still below the UK average, may reflect heightened activity around Bonfire Night events. Other theft also rose sharply, with cases increasing by 133.3% (from 3 to 7), possibly linked to the post-Christmas shopping period. Conversely, burglary and vehicle crime both fell — burglary dropped by 60% (from 5 to 2) and vehicle crime by 50% (from 2 to 1), due to reduced outdoor activity in colder weather. The breakdown of crimes reveals a notable shift in the crime mix: violence and sexual offences remained the largest category (47.6%), but shoplifting (14.3%) and other theft (11.1%) now accounted for nearly a third of all incidents. This contrasts with the UK average, where shoplifting is lower (0.7 per 1,000) and anti-social behaviour is significantly higher (1.1 per 1,000). For residents, the most immediate concern may be the sharp rise in drug-related crimes, which now represent 4.8% of all reported incidents — a figure that, while modest in absolute terms, signals a localised increase worth monitoring.

The crime rate in November 2024 (5.3 per 1,000) represents a 4.9% increase from October's 5.1 per 1,000 — a relatively modest shift in an area already well below the UK average. On a daily basis, this translates to roughly 2 crimes reported per day in the Rural Isle of Wight, a figure that remains lower than the UK's average of 2.6 per day. Over the course of the month, the probability of a resident experiencing a crime was approximately 1 in 188 — a statistic that underscores the area's low-risk profile compared to the national average. With a population of 11,869, the monthly exposure rate of 1 crime per 188 residents highlights the rarity of incidents in this built-up rural area. This is particularly striking when compared to the UK's average exposure rate, which would equate to roughly 1 in 130 residents. The slight rise in overall crime rate appears to be driven by increases in drug-related and other theft crimes, while violent crime rates remained stable. This contrast between local and national trends suggests that the Isle of Wight's unique geography and community dynamics — including its relatively isolated rural environment and limited urban density — continue to play a significant role in maintaining lower crime levels despite seasonal fluctuations.