Total Crime Rate
43.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Bridge Mead Mews area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 28 local areas in Brading & St Helens , and the 207th lowest 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 Bridge Mead Mews (PO36 9AP) in the last 12 months was 43.9 per 1,000 residents and was 6.7% lower than the Brading & St Helens average (47.1 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 Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Shoplifting ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 8 (≈ 20.7 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -55.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -40.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Bridge Mead Mews (PO36 9AP), the main crime hotspot is near Fort Mews. Police recorded 23 crimes here, including 16 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Brading & St Helens| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Avenue Road | — |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | St John'S Crescent | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | East Yar Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Copse End | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Fort Mews | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fort Mews | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fort Mews | Under investigation |
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