Total Crime Rate
35.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gate Lane area has the 8th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Freshwater North & Yarmouth , and the 167th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Gate Lane (PO40 9PY) in the last 12 months was 35.1 per 1,000 residents and was 21.6% 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 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Burglary with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Other theft ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Burglary ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 17.5 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -20.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -41.9% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Gate Lane (PO40 9PY), the main crime hotspot is near Victoria 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 Freshwater North & Yarmouth| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Everard Close | Under investigation |
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