Total Crime Rate
52.6 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Michaels Avenue area has the 21st highest crime rate of 48 local areas in Binstead & Fishbourne , and the 231st highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around St Michaels Avenue (PO33 3DZ) in the last 12 months was 52.6 per 1,000 residents and was 26.6% higher than the Binstead & Fishbourne average (41.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 6 offences recorded. The least common crime was Bicycle theft with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 16.6 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -53.8% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -31.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Michaels Avenue (PO33 3DZ), the main crime hotspot is near Partlands Avenue. Police recorded 24 crimes here, including 13 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Binstead & Fishbourne| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Woodland View | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Haines Close | — |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Lower Partlands | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | St Michael'S Avenue | — |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Southfield Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Southfield Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Ashey Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | William Street | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Pound Mead | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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