Total Crime Rate
7.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Juniper Close area has the 2nd lowest crime rate of 53 local areas in Carisbrooke & Gunville , and the 16th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Juniper Close (PO30 5EW) in the last 12 months was 7.3 per 1,000 residents and was 88.6% lower than the Carisbrooke & Gunville average (64.1 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Shoplifting with 1 offences recorded. The least common crime was Shoplifting with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -83.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 1 (≈ 2.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -52.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Juniper Close (PO30 5EW), the main crime hotspot is near Machin Close. Police recorded 14 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Carisbrooke & Gunville| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Withybed Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Aspen Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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