Total Crime Rate
66.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Strand area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ryde Appley & Elmfield , and the 183rd highest 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 The Strand (PO33 1JH) in the last 12 months was 66.3 per 1,000 residents and was 16.7% higher than the Ryde Appley & Elmfield average (56.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 14 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other crime with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 180.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 17 (≈ 47.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 88.9% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -62.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Strand (PO33 1JH), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Holly Tree Close, where police recorded 19 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near East Hill Road (14 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Ryde Appley & Elmfield| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Hill Road | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Cornwall Street | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ampthill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | The Strand | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | The Strand | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | East Street | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | East Street | Offender given a caution |
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