Ventnor Crime Rate June 2023 | Monthly Statistics

In June 2023, Ventnor recorded a crime rate of 7.9 per 1,000 residents, placing the built-up area 7.1% below the UK average of 8.5. This figure, while slightly higher than the previous month, reflects a combination of seasonal and local factors. The most common crimes were violence and sexual offences (21 incidents, 47.7% of total), followed by anti-social behaviour (6 incidents, 13.6%) and criminal damage (5 incidents, 11.4%). These patterns are consistent with Ventnor's character as a coastal town on the Isle of Wight, where summer tourism and the proximity to natural attractions may contribute to higher rates of interpersonal conflict and property-related incidents. The dominance of violent crime—30% above the UK average—suggests a need for ongoing focus on community safety initiatives, particularly during the peak summer months. Anti-social behaviour, though lower than the UK average, saw a dramatic 500% increase month-on-month, likely tied to the influx of visitors and longer daylight hours. Meanwhile, shoplifting and other theft categories remained well below national averages, possibly due to the town's smaller retail footprint and higher levels of local policing. The seasonal context of June, with its extended daylight and the start of the tourist season, may partly explain these trends, though the exact drivers remain subject to further analysis. For residents, the per-capita perspective reveals that while crime is not absent, the likelihood of encountering it remains relatively low compared to the UK average, with the most immediate concerns centred on violent and anti-social incidents.

June 2023 saw significant fluctuations in crime types, with anti-social behaviour surging by 500% (from 1 to 6 incidents) and burglary doubling (from 1 to 3). These increases may reflect the start of summer tourism, which often brings higher foot traffic and social interactions to coastal areas. Conversely, shoplifting fell by two-thirds (from 3 to 1), possibly due to early summer retail strategies or increased police presence. Violent crimes, at 21 incidents, remain 30% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a figure that underscores the area's unique challenges. Residents might find the 47.7% share of violence and sexual offences particularly relevant, as this category dominates the local crime profile. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour's sharp rise suggests a need for targeted community engagement in the coming months.

Ventnor's crime rate in June 2023 rose by 15.7% compared to the previous month, moving from 6.8 to 7.9 per 1,000 residents. While this increase is notable, the area remains 7.1% below the UK average of 8.5 per 1,000. On a daily basis, the 44 reported crimes over 30 days equate to roughly one incident per day, a figure that may help residents contextualise risk in their local environment. Monthly exposure calculations show that over the course of June, one reported crime occurred for every 127 residents. This rate, though slightly higher than May, still places Ventnor among the safer built-up areas in the UK. The population-scaled perspective highlights that even with the month-on-month rise, the likelihood of any individual encountering crime remains relatively low, though specific crime types—such as violence and anti-social behaviour—warrant closer attention.