Ventnor Crime Rate September 2025 | Monthly Statistics

September 2025 marked a continuation of Ventnor’s position as a relatively low-crime area on the Isle of Wight, with an overall crime rate of 7.0 per 1,000 residents—5.4% below the UK average. The built-up coastal town, known for its tourist attractions and small population, saw violence and sexual offences dominate the crime profile, accounting for 61.5% of all reported incidents. This category’s rate (4.3 per 1,000) is higher than the UK average, a figure that may reflect the area’s seasonal dynamics. As September transitioned from summer to autumn, the start of the school term and the waning tourist season likely influenced patterns, with fewer incidents of public order offences and shoplifting than usual. However, the rise in criminal damage and arson, coupled with the sharp increase in weapon possession, suggests pockets of activity that may be tied to local disputes or transient populations. The overall crime rate’s alignment with national trends—despite local deviations in specific categories—illustrates Ventnor’s position as a microcosm of broader UK patterns, albeit with its own unique character shaped by its coastal location and community structure.

September 2025 saw a sharp rise in possession of weapons, doubling from zero to one incident—a 100% increase. This spike, though small in absolute terms, may partly explain the 33.3% rise in criminal damage and arson, which jumped from three to four incidents. Conversely, anti-social behaviour fell by 50%, from two to one, potentially linked to the start of the school term and reduced late-night activity in the area. The local rate for violence and sexual offences (4.3 per 1,000) is 67% above the UK average, a stark contrast to the 186% above average rate for weapon possession. Meanwhile, shoplifting and public order offences both fell below UK averages, with shoplifting 18% below and public order offences 26% below. These shifts suggest a combination of seasonal transitions and local community dynamics, with some categories aligning closely with national trends while others deviate significantly.

The crime rate in Ventnor fell by 11.3% compared to August 2025, dropping from 7.9 to 7.0 per 1,000 residents. This decline aligns with typical seasonal patterns in coastal towns, where activity shifts as school terms begin and tourist numbers wane. On a daily basis, the area saw approximately one reported crime per day in September, a figure consistent with Ventnor’s small population and low-density built-up area. Over the course of the month, one crime occurred for every 143 residents, a statistic that contextualises the local impact of crime relative to the community size. While the overall rate remains below the UK average, the monthly exposure figure underscores that crime, though infrequent, is still a factor in daily life. The population context—Ventnor’s 5,588 residents—means that even minor fluctuations in crime numbers can be amplified in statistical terms, though the practical experience for most residents remains one of low-level, sporadic incidents.