Total Crime Rate
17.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025St Leonards Close area has the 9th lowest crime rate of 48 local areas in Binstead & Fishbourne , and the 59th lowest 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 Leonards Close (PO33 3SN) in the last 12 months was 17.9 per 1,000 residents and was 56.9% lower 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 4 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 ( -42.9% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 14.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 84.2% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around St Leonards Close (PO33 3SN), the main crime hotspot is near Hazelmere Avenue. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 9 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 | Criminal damage and arson | Ringwood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowbrook | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Meadowbrook | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Ringwood Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Rufflers Way | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Stonelands Orchard | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Meadowbrook | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Possession of weapons | Fleet Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Quarry Stone Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Binstead Lodge Road | — |
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