Total Crime Rate
114.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025The Fairway area has the 12th highest crime rate of 58 local areas in Lake North , and the 81st highest crime rate of 469 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 The Fairway (PO36 9EQ) in the last 12 months was 114.8 per 1,000 residents and was 67.3% higher 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 15 offences recorded. The least common crime was Other theft with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Bicycle theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 20 (≈ 60.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 5.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -44.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around The Fairway (PO36 9EQ), the main crime hotspot is near Sports/Recreation Area. Police recorded 30 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Lake North| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Other crime | Sports/Recreation Area | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Linkside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Station Approach | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Fairfield Gardens | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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