Total Crime Rate
26.3 per 1,000
All offences · May 2025 - Apr 2026Violent Crime Rate
14.4 per 1,000
May 2025 - Apr 2026Golden Hill Park area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 33 local areas in Freshwater North & Yarmouth , and the 113th lowest crime rate of 467 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 Golden Hill Park (PO40 9UJ) in the last 12 months was 26.3 per 1,000 residents and was 40.0% lower than the Freshwater North & Yarmouth average (43.9 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 Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 14.4 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -25.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -55.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Golden Hill Park (PO40 9UJ), the main crime hotspot is near Colwell Road. Police recorded 32 crimes here, including 20 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 2026 | Other theft | Heathfield Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Apr 2026 | Violence and sexual offences | Colwell Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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