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Crime

Crime in Bonchurch

Bonchurch had 75 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 109.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 5th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 76% above the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was up 12% on the three months before.

PO38, Isle of Wight · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bonchurch

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109.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
5 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
+12%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

29 Mar 22 Apr 16 May 18 Jun 38 Jul 19 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Bonchurch. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2432%
anti-social behaviour1723%
criminal damage1419%
shoplifting79%
public order57%
burglary45%
theft23%
drugs11%

Bonchurch against Isle of Wight

TypeBonchurch per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence35.130.3▼ 14%
Burglary5.91.7–
Vehicle crime00.5–
Anti-social behaviour24.911.4–
Theft and robbery2.93.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Bonchurch109.7▲ 12%
Ventnor96.3▲ 25%
Shanklin90.1▲ 3%
Wroxall49.20%
Whitwell10.5–
See every Isle of Wight area ranked on the crime in Isle of Wight page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Bonchurch a safe area?

Bonchurch had about 109.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 5 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Bonchurch?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by anti-social behaviour (17) and criminal damage (14).