Total Crime Rate
41.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coles Close area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Freshwater North & Yarmouth , and the 189th 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 Coles Close (PO40 9PL) in the last 12 months was 41.8 per 1,000 residents and was 6.7% lower than the Freshwater North & Yarmouth average (44.8 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 , unchanged from 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 500.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other theft ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 10 (≈ 27.9 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 900.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coles Close (PO40 9PL), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area. Police recorded 6 crimes here, including 5 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Freshwater North & Yarmouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Ivylands Close | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Chine Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Park/Open Space | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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