Ventnor Crime Rate October 2023 | Monthly Statistics

Ventnor's crime rate in October 2023 stood at 7.0 per 1,000 residents, placing it 12.5% below the UK average of 8.0 per 1,000. This performance highlights a mixed picture of crime trends that reflect both the area's character and seasonal influences. Violence and sexual offences accounted for 35.9% of all crimes, with a rate of 2.5 per 1,000—7% below the UK average. This category's dominance may be linked to Ventnor's status as a small coastal town with a mix of residential and tourist activity, where interpersonal conflicts are more likely to occur in public spaces. Shoplifting, however, emerged as a striking outlier, with a rate of 1.3 per 1,000—124% above the UK average. This discrepancy could be explained by the town's retail presence, particularly during October when Halloween and seasonal shopping may drive targeted thefts. Other crime also stood out, with a rate of 0.7 per 1,000—400% above the UK average. This category's surge might be attributed to unclassified or niche offences that are less common in larger urban areas. The month's seasonal context—darker evenings and Halloween—likely contributed to shifts in crime patterns. Ventnor's overall safety profile, however, remains consistent with its small population and coastal isolation, which may naturally limit opportunities for certain types of crime.

October 2023 saw a 100% increase in 'other crime' and 'vehicle crime', with both categories rising from 2 to 4 and 0 to 1 respectively. These jumps, though small in absolute terms, indicate a shift in crime dynamics that may relate to seasonal factors such as Halloween or the transition into darker evenings. Conversely, public order offences fell by 66.7%, and anti-social behaviour dropped by 57.1%, suggesting a possible reduction in community-level tensions or a change in police focus. Violence and sexual offences remained the most common category, accounting for 35.9% of all crimes, though this rate was 7% below the UK average. This contrast with shoplifting's 124% above the UK average underscores Ventnor's unique challenges, where retail crime appears to be a localised concern. A resident might find the 100% increase in vehicle crime particularly relevant, given the area's coastal location and potential for increased traffic during the month.

Ventnor's crime rate in October 2023 fell to 7.0 per 1,000 residents, a 26.4% decrease from September's 9.5 per 1,000. This decline positions the area as safer than its previous month's performance, though it remains within the UK's broader context. On a daily basis, 1 crime was reported per day across Ventnor's 5,588 residents—a figure that, while low, reflects the area's small population and limited exposure to crime. Over the course of October, one reported crime occurred for roughly every 143 residents, a monthly exposure rate that suggests a relatively stable and secure environment. When scaled to the population, this means that 7 out of every 1,000 residents experienced a crime, a rate that is 12.5% below the UK average. This contrast highlights Ventnor's unique position as a coastal community where seasonal factors and local demographics likely contribute to its distinct crime profile.