Ventnor Crime Rate July 2024 | Monthly Statistics

In July 2024, Ventnor recorded 41 crimes across its population of 5,588 residents, translating to a crime rate of 7.3 per 1,000 people. This figure is 13.1% below the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000, reflecting a consistently safer profile for this coastal built-up area. The most prevalent crime type was violence and sexual offences, accounting for 51.2% of all incidents (21 cases), followed by other theft (12.2%) and public order offences (12.2%). The seasonal context of July—peak summer, school holidays, and tourism—likely influenced these patterns, with outdoor events and festivals potentially contributing to the rise in anti-social behaviour and public order incidents. Violent crime rates in Ventnor remain 33% above the UK average for this category, a discrepancy that may be partially explained by the area's transient population during the summer months. Property crimes, while lower than violent offences, still showed variations: anti-social behaviour was 66% below the UK average, while possession of weapons was 186% above—a stark contrast that warrants attention. The overall crime rate, though below the national average, highlights the combination of local demographics, tourism, and policing in maintaining public safety in a small coastal town.

July 2024 saw a 100% increase in theft from the person, rising from zero to one incident. This spike, though small in absolute terms, highlights vulnerabilities in public spaces during the summer tourism peak. Anti-social behaviour rose by 50% to three incidents, likely linked to the influx of visitors during festivals and outdoor events. Conversely, criminal damage and arson fell by 50% compared to June, possibly due to increased community oversight during the busy season. Violence and sexual offences, at 21 incidents, remain 33% above the UK average of 2.9 per 1,000, a disparity that may reflect Ventnor's higher proportion of transient populations during the summer months. Other theft. still sits 53% above the UK average, suggesting ongoing challenges in retail areas despite the overall rate reduction.

Ventnor's crime rate in July 2024 fell to 7.3 per 1,000 residents, an 8.8% decline from the previous month's 8.1. This reduction aligns with the seasonal pattern of increased police presence during summer holidays on the Isle of Wight, though no official initiatives are mentioned in the data. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one crime per day over the 31-day period, a figure that contextualises the low overall rate in a built-up coastal town. When scaled to population, this translates to one reported crime for roughly every 136 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure rate is lower than the UK average, which would require calculating a different figure not provided in the data. The consistency of low property crime rates, particularly burglary and shoplifting, suggests that Ventnor's compact built-up area and tourist-focused economy may naturally deter certain types of crime compared to larger urban centres.