Crime in Ryde: statistics, rates and trends
2,231 crimes were recorded in Ryde in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before.
2,231 crimes were recorded in Ryde in the 12 months to July 2026, 93.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 3% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,166 reports (52% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ryde has the 440th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ryde | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 2,231 | 11,798 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.0 | 83.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -3% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 23,995 | 141,660 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ryde was highest in the year to July 2021 (2,734 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (2,231). Over the whole period it fell 16%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 2,231 | 93.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 2,291 | 95.5 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 2,406 | 100.3 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 2,606 | 108.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 2,648 | 110.4 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,734 | 113.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 2,590 | 107.9 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 2,262 | 94.3 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 2,652 | 110.5 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 208 |
| June 2026 | 182 |
| May 2026 | 220 |
| April 2026 | 156 |
| March 2026 | 197 |
| February 2026 | 178 |
| January 2026 | 196 |
| December 2025 | 159 |
| November 2025 | 179 |
| October 2025 | 173 |
| September 2025 | 174 |
| August 2025 | 209 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ryde over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, possession of weapons.
The largest increases were in possession of weapons (+73%) and other theft (+24%). The largest falls were in public order (-20%) and drugs (-17%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,166 | 48.6 | 1.42 | -1% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 246 | 10.3 | 0.67 | -11% |
| Public order | 179 | 7.5 | 1.12 | -20% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 161 | 6.7 | 0.99 | -6% |
| Other theft | 124 | 5.2 | 0.81 | +24% |
| Shoplifting | 87 | 3.6 | 0.44 | -4% |
| Drugs | 63 | 2.6 | 0.80 | -17% |
| Burglary | 50 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +14% |
| Possession of weapons | 45 | 1.9 | 1.93 | +73% |
| Other crime | 40 | 1.7 | 0.79 | -2% |
| Vehicle crime | 33 | 1.4 | 0.28 | -6% |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.8 | 0.56 | +125% |
| Theft from the person | 13 | 0.5 | 0.32 | +44% |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.30 | -45% |
Violence and sexual offences in Ryde
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ryde recorded 1,166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (48.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 1% on the year before. It made up 52.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ryde
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ryde recorded 246 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 11% on the year before. It made up 11.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ryde
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ryde recorded 179 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.5 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 8.0% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ryde
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ryde recorded 161 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.7 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 7.2% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ryde
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ryde recorded 124 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 24% on the year before. It made up 5.6% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ryde
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ryde recorded 87 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 3.9% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ryde
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ryde recorded 63 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and down 17% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ryde
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ryde recorded 50 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 2.2% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ryde
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ryde recorded 45 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and up 73% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ryde
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ryde recorded 40 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 2% on the year before. It made up 1.8% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ryde
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ryde recorded 33 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 6% on the year before. It made up 1.5% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ryde
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ryde recorded 18 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.8 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 125% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ryde
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ryde recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 44% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ryde
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ryde recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 45% on the year before. It made up 0.3% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ryde, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ryde.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryde |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 1,412 | 114.8 | +23% |
| East Cowes | 652 | 70.2 | -24% |
| Gosport | 5,894 | 85.1 | -8% |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 3,402 | 128.7 | +38% |
| Shanklin | 827 | 91.0 | -2% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,137 | 44.2 | -52% |
| Cowes | 732 | 48.9 | -47% |
| Portsmouth | 27,419 | 119.3 | +28% |
7 areas within Ryde, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ryde North West had the highest rate (206.5 per 1,000) and Binstead & Fishbourne the lowest (28.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde North West | Neighbourhood | 4,635 | 957 | 206.5 |
| Ryde South East | Neighbourhood | 1,930 | 297 | 153.9 |
| Ryde West | Neighbourhood | 3,164 | 276 | 87.2 |
| Ryde Monktonmead | Neighbourhood | 3,345 | 234 | 70.0 |
| Haylands & Swanmore | Neighbourhood | 4,906 | 241 | 49.1 |
| Ryde Appley & Elmfield | Neighbourhood | 4,407 | 197 | 44.7 |
| Binstead & Fishbourne | Neighbourhood | 3,148 | 91 | 28.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Ryde over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anglesea Street | 86 |
| On or near Parking Area | 72 |
| On or near High Street | 71 |
| On or near Union Street | 70 |
| On or near Oak Vale | 67 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 56 |
| On or near Union Road | 42 |
| On or near St Thomas Street | 37 |
| On or near Crown Street | 36 |
| On or near Esplanade | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ryde over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 971 | 43.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 437 | 19.6% |
| Not recorded | 246 | 11.0% |
| Under investigation | 159 | 7.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 93 | 4.2% |
| Local resolution | 91 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 67 | 3.0% |
| Court result unavailable | 59 | 2.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 45 | 2.0% |
| Offender given a caution | 32 | 1.4% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 13 | 0.6% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 12 | 0.5% |
Ryde has an estimated population of 23,995. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ryde sits in decile 3.5, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ryde |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 58.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% |
Is Ryde a safe place to live?
Ryde recorded 93.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Ryde?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,166 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (246).
Is crime in Ryde going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryde was down 3% on the year before: 2,231 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 2,291 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ryde?
Ryde is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Ryde. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.