Total Crime Rate
54.4 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Scotchells Brook Lane area has the 29th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lake North , and the 222nd 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 Scotchells Brook Lane (PO36 0JP) in the last 12 months was 54.4 per 1,000 residents and was 20.8% lower than the Lake North average (68.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 8 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -80.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -80.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 24.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -72.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Scotchells Brook Lane (PO36 0JP), the main crime hotspot is near Isle Of Wight Airport, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
View Crime In Lake North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Isle Of Wight Airport | — |
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