Total Crime Rate
182.2 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
108.5 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Appley Lane area has the 7th highest crime rate of 22 local areas in Ryde Appley & Elmfield , and the 38th highest crime rate of 467 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Appley Lane (PO33 1NX) in the last 12 months was 182.2 per 1,000 residents and was 292.9% higher than the Ryde Appley & Elmfield average (46.4 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 27 offences recorded. The least common crime was Public order with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Drugs ( 100.0% YoY). Other major crime categories were broadly unchanged compared to 2025.
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 108.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 21.7% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -32.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Appley Lane (PO33 1NX), the main crime hotspot is near Sadlers Close. Police recorded 21 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | B3330 | — |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | B3330 | Under investigation |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sadlers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sadlers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Sadlers Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | B3330 | Action to be taken by another organisation |
| Apr 2026 | Anti-social behaviour | B3330 | — |
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