Total Crime Rate
61.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Appley Lane area has the 11th lowest crime rate of 26 local areas in Haylands & Swanmore , and the 199th 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 Appley Lane (PO33 1NQ) in the last 12 months was 61.7 per 1,000 residents and was 15.5% higher 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 11 offences recorded. The least common crime was Drugs 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 ( -8.3% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 13 (≈ 42.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 8.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -67.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appley Lane (PO33 1NQ), the main crime hotspot is near Ampthill Road. Police recorded 7 crimes here, including 5 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 | Ampthill Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Theft from the person | Grasmere Avenue | Under investigation |
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