Ventnor Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

The crime profile of Ventnor in November 2025 reveals a distinct balance of violent and non-violent offences that reflects the area's characteristics as a coastal built-up area. With a crime rate of 6.1 per 1,000 residents—16.4% below the UK average—the local crime mix suggests a community where personal safety concerns may be more prominent than property-related risks. Violence and sexual offences dominated the crime profile, comprising 44.1% of all reported incidents. This proportion is consistent with the presence of a small, densely populated town centre where interpersonal conflicts may occur more frequently. Public order offences, at 23.5% of total crimes, were particularly elevated, 198% above the UK average. This anomaly may be explained by Ventnor's compact nature, where noise complaints, alcohol-related disturbances, and public intoxication are more likely to be concentrated in limited spaces. Shoplifting, at 11.8% of crimes, was 11% above the UK average, a figure that aligns with the timing of November's Black Friday sales, which often drive retail crime in tourist areas. The seasonal context of November—marked by Bonfire Night and the early onset of darker evenings—likely contributed to patterns seen in public order and violent offences, which tend to increase during periods of reduced visibility and heightened social activity. The relatively low crime rate compared to the UK average suggests that Ventnor's geographic isolation and smaller population may act as natural deterrents to certain types of criminal activity, particularly those requiring larger networks or urban anonymity.

November 2025 saw a dramatic 300% increase in shoplifting, rising from 1 to 4 incidents. This surge aligns with the timing of Black Friday sales, which often drive retail crime in coastal towns with seasonal tourism. Meanwhile, anti-social behaviour fell by 77.8%, likely reflecting the quieter evenings typical of November after the Halloween period. The crime mix reveals a stark contrast between violent offences and property crimes: violence and sexual offences accounted for 44.1% of all crimes, significantly higher than the UK average for this category (2.6 per 1,000). Public order offences, at 1.4 per 1,000, were 198% above the UK average, a figure that may relate to Ventnor's compact built-up area where noise and disorder are more concentrated. Other crime—such as fraud or cybercrime—rose by 100%, suggesting a growing trend in non-traditional criminal activity that warrants further local analysis.

Ventnor's crime rate in November 2025 dropped by 38.2% compared to the previous month, falling from 9.8 to 6.1 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with seasonal patterns typical of coastal towns, where reduced tourism and quieter evenings during November may temper opportunities for public order and property crimes. On a daily basis, the area experienced approximately one reported crime per day over the 30-day period, a figure that reflects the relatively low overall crime rate compared to larger urban centres. When considering the monthly exposure, 1 in every 164 residents faced a reported crime during November, a statistic that contextualises the rarity of incidents within this built-up area. This rate is lower than the UK average, suggesting that Ventnor's unique characteristics—such as its compact size and proximity to natural landscapes—may contribute to a crime environment that is less conducive to certain types of criminal activity. The population-scaled perspective further illustrates that even with the 34 recorded crimes, the distribution across 5,588 residents means most residents remain unaffected by direct criminal incidents.