Crime in Ventnor: statistics, rates and trends
479 crimes were recorded in Ventnor in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Ventnor at a glance
- Crime trends in Ventnor
- Types of crime in Ventnor
- Ventnor compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Ventnor
- Streets with the most crime in Ventnor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Ventnor
- Population and deprivation in Ventnor
- Questions about crime in Ventnor
- About this data
479 crimes were recorded in Ventnor in the 12 months to July 2026, 89.1 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and down 13% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 209 reports (44% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Ventnor has the 492nd highest crime rate.
| Measure | Ventnor | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 479 | 11,798 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 89.1 | 83.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -13% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 5,373 | 141,660 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Ventnor was highest in the year to July 2022 (657 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2026 (479). Over the whole period it fell 15%, 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 | 479 | 89.1 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 548 | 102.0 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 490 | 91.2 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 516 | 96.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 657 | 122.3 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 565 | 105.2 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 517 | 96.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 526 | 97.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 564 | 105.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 61 |
| June 2026 | 36 |
| May 2026 | 35 |
| April 2026 | 34 |
| March 2026 | 39 |
| February 2026 | 27 |
| January 2026 | 25 |
| December 2025 | 50 |
| November 2025 | 34 |
| October 2025 | 55 |
| September 2025 | 39 |
| August 2025 | 44 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Ventnor 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 public order.
The largest increases were in public order (+10%). The largest falls were in shoplifting (-50%) and other theft (-38%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 209 | 38.9 | 1.14 | -3% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 59 | 11.0 | 0.72 | -27% |
| Public order | 55 | 10.2 | 1.54 | +10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 38 | 7.1 | 1.04 | -3% |
| Shoplifting | 34 | 6.3 | 0.76 | -50% |
| Other theft | 23 | 4.3 | 0.67 | -38% |
| Drugs | 16 | 3.0 | 0.91 | +0% |
| Burglary | 13 | 2.4 | 0.68 | -7% |
| Other crime | 11 | 2.0 | 0.97 | +0% |
| Vehicle crime | 8 | 1.5 | 0.30 | +33% |
| Possession of weapons | 6 | 1.1 | 1.15 | -14% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.6 | 0.68 | n/a |
| Robbery | 2 | 0.4 | 0.28 | -33% |
| Theft from the person | 2 | 0.4 | 0.22 | n/a |
Violence and sexual offences in Ventnor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Ventnor recorded 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (38.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 43.6% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Ventnor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Ventnor recorded 59 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (11.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 12.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Ventnor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Ventnor recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (10.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 11.5% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Ventnor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Ventnor recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (7.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 7.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Ventnor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Ventnor recorded 34 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 50% on the year before. It made up 7.1% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Ventnor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Ventnor recorded 23 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 38% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Ventnor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Ventnor recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 3.3% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Ventnor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Ventnor recorded 13 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Ventnor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Ventnor recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.0 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 2.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Ventnor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Ventnor recorded 8 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 33% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Ventnor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Ventnor recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 14% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Ventnor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Ventnor recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Ventnor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Ventnor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 33% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Ventnor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Ventnor recorded 2 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and with no comparable figure for the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Ventnor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Ventnor.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Ventnor |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin | 827 | 91.0 | +2% |
| Sandown | 1,412 | 114.8 | +29% |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 3,402 | 128.7 | +44% |
| Ryde | 2,231 | 93.0 | +4% |
| East Cowes | 652 | 70.2 | -21% |
| Cowes | 732 | 48.9 | -45% |
| Gosport | 5,894 | 85.1 | -5% |
| Freshwater and Totland | 490 | 56.1 | -37% |
1 areas within Ventnor, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Ventnor & St Lawrence had the highest rate (94.3 per 1,000) and Ventnor & St Lawrence the lowest (94.3). 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ventnor & St Lawrence | Neighbourhood | 3,966 | 374 | 94.3 |
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 Ventnor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Parking Area | 48 |
| On or near Pound Lane | 30 |
| On or near Lowtherville Road | 22 |
| On or near Shore Hill | 21 |
| On or near High Street | 14 |
| On or near St Boniface Road | 14 |
| On or near Bonchurch Shute | 12 |
| On or near North Street | 12 |
| On or near Cornwall Road | 11 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Ventnor 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 | 191 | 39.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 102 | 21.3% |
| Not recorded | 59 | 12.3% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 5.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 27 | 5.6% |
| Under investigation | 26 | 5.4% |
| Court result unavailable | 23 | 4.8% |
| Status update unavailable | 8 | 1.7% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 6 | 1.3% |
| Offender given a caution | 5 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.4% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 1 | 0.2% |
Ventnor has an estimated population of 5,373. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Ventnor sits in decile 2.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Ventnor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 11.6% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.7% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.8% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.3% |
| Social rented homes | 12.7% |
| Private rented homes | 24.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 2.7 |
| Residents in the most deprived 10% of areas | 25.2% |
Is Ventnor a safe place to live?
Ventnor recorded 89.1 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 Ventnor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 209 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (59).
Is crime in Ventnor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Ventnor was down 13% on the year before: 479 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 548 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Ventnor?
Ventnor 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 Ventnor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.