Crime in Ryde: statistics, rates and trends
2,246 crimes were recorded in Ryde in the 12 months to August 2026, 93.6 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
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Violence and sexual offences (1,156), anti-social behaviour (269) and public order (188) made up 72% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 425th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Ryde | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 2,246 | 11,831 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 93.6 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 23,995 | 141,660 | 58,127,638 |
The year to August 2026 had the least recorded crime in Ryde of any year here (2,246 crimes). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 13%, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 2,246 | 93.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 2,295 | 95.6 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 2,381 | 99.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 2,543 | 106.0 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 2,702 | 112.6 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,622 | 109.3 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 2,724 | 113.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 2,275 | 94.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 2,571 | 107.1 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 224 |
| 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 |
Compared with England and Wales, Ryde recorded notably more possession of weapons (76% above the national rate) and violence and sexual offences (41% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (77% below) and shoplifting (60% below). On the year before, possession of weapons rose from 27 to 41 and other crime rose from 39 to 45, while vehicle crime fell from 38 to 28 and drugs fell from 77 to 65.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,156 | 48.2 | 34.2 | -4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 269 | 11.2 | 15.4 | +5% |
| Public order | 188 | 7.8 | 6.7 | -15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 173 | 7.2 | 6.7 | +2% |
| Other theft | 119 | 5.0 | 6.4 | +11% |
| Shoplifting | 81 | 3.4 | 8.5 | -2% |
| Drugs | 65 | 2.7 | 3.3 | -16% |
| Burglary | 45 | 1.9 | 3.6 | -6% |
| Other crime | 45 | 1.9 | 2.1 | +15% |
| Possession of weapons | 41 | 1.7 | 1.0 | +52% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.2 | 5.0 | -26% |
| Robbery | 18 | 0.8 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 12 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 6 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Ryde; the highest is Newport (Isle of Wight) (125.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee-on-the-Solent (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ryde |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 1,427 | 116.0 | +24% |
| East Cowes | 654 | 70.4 | -25% |
| Gosport | 5,937 | 85.8 | -8% |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 3,320 | 125.6 | +34% |
| Shanklin | 835 | 91.9 | -2% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -52% |
| Cowes | 766 | 51.2 | -45% |
| Portsmouth | 27,549 | 119.9 | +28% |
Of the 7 areas within Ryde, Ryde North West had the highest crime rate (210.4 per 1,000) and Binstead & Fishbourne the lowest (28.3), 7 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ryde North West | Neighbourhood | 4,635 | 975 | 210.4 |
| Ryde South East | Neighbourhood | 1,930 | 296 | 153.4 |
| Ryde West | Neighbourhood | 3,164 | 287 | 90.7 |
| Ryde Monktonmead | Neighbourhood | 3,345 | 232 | 69.4 |
| Haylands & Swanmore | Neighbourhood | 4,906 | 228 | 46.5 |
| Ryde Appley & Elmfield | Neighbourhood | 4,407 | 201 | 45.6 |
| Binstead & Fishbourne | Neighbourhood | 3,148 | 89 | 28.3 |
The 10 locations below account for 25% of the crime recorded in Ryde over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Anglesea Street” (84).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Anglesea Street | 84 |
| On or near Parking Area | 80 |
| On or near Union Street | 70 |
| On or near Oak Vale | 64 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 63 |
| On or near High Street | 57 |
| On or near Union Road | 39 |
| On or near St Thomas Street | 38 |
| On or near Esplanade | 37 |
| On or near Crown Street | 34 |
Of the 1,977 crimes in Ryde with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 4.3% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 269 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 942 | 47.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 453 | 22.9% | 35.3% |
| Under investigation | 165 | 8.3% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 92 | 4.7% | 3.1% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 85 | 4.3% | 5.2% |
| Status update unavailable | 69 | 3.5% | 4.7% |
| Court result unavailable | 63 | 3.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 47 | 2.4% | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 29 | 1.5% | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 17 | 0.9% | 0.5% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 11 | 0.6% | 0.3% |
| Further action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% | 0.3% |
Ryde has an estimated population of 23,995 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (4.8%, against 7.9%), more private renting (27%, against 20%) and an older population (25%, against 19%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Ryde average decile 3.5 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Ryde | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 15.8% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 25.2% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 50.1% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.7% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 28.1% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 4.8% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.7% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 18.4% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 27.4% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 60.7% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 12.2% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 27.1% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.5 | 5.5 (England) |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 14.7% | 10.1% (England) |
Is Ryde a safe place to live?
Ryde recorded 93.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 425th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were possession of weapons and violence and sexual offences.
What is the most common crime in Ryde?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,156 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (269).
Is crime in Ryde going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ryde was down 2% on the year before: 2,246 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 2,295 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Ryde?
About 23,995 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 25% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Ryde?
Ryde is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.