Total Crime Rate
43.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Long Orchard area has the 7th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Haylands & Swanmore , and the 201st 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 Long Orchard (PO33 1FH) in the last 12 months was 43.0 per 1,000 residents and was 19.5% lower than the Haylands & Swanmore average (53.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 17 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 70.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 19 (≈ 37.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 90.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 20.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Long Orchard (PO33 1FH), the main crime hotspot is near Amherst Place. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Haylands & Swanmore| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Maple Leaf Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Lavender Glade | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Amherst Place | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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