Total Crime Rate
6.9 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Avenue Road area has the lowest crime rate of 29 local areas in Ventnor & St Lawrence , and the 13th 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 Avenue Road (PO38 3EG) in the last 12 months was 6.9 per 1,000 residents and was 93.4% lower than the Ventnor & St Lawrence average (104.5 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 1 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY).
In the area around Avenue Road (PO38 3EG), the main crime hotspot is near Station Road. Police recorded 5 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Ventnor & St Lawrence| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Worsley Drive | Local resolution |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Clevelands Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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