Total Crime Rate
19.3 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Ludbrook Way area has the 4th lowest crime rate of 18 local areas in Central Rural , and the 64th 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 Ludbrook Way (PO38 2QB) in the last 12 months was 19.3 per 1,000 residents and was 64.0% lower than the Central Rural average (53.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 7 offences recorded. The least common crime was Violence and sexual offences with 7 cases , up 250.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Violence and sexual offences ( 250.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 7 (≈ 19.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 133.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -42.1% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Ludbrook Way (PO38 2QB), the main crime hotspot is near Ludbrook Way. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Central Rural| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Ventnor Road | Under investigation |
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