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Crime in Freshwater

Freshwater had 130 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 60.4 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 15th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and about the same as the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was up 27% on the three months before.

PO40, Isle of Wight · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Freshwater

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60.4crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
15 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
+27%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common59 in 3 months

Month by month

38 Mar 29 Apr 35 May 34 Jun 42 Jul 54 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Freshwater. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence5945%
anti-social behaviour2418%
public order1512%
criminal damage108%
shoplifting86%
theft54%
burglary54%
weapons22%

Freshwater against Isle of Wight

TypeFreshwater per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence27.430.3▲ 28%
Burglary2.31.7–
Vehicle crime0.50.5–
Anti-social behaviour11.211.4▲ 118%
Theft and robbery2.33.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Totland72.2▲ 35%
Colwell Bay71.3▲ 8%
Freshwater60.4▲ 27%
Middleton59▲ 37%
Easton32.1▲ 14%
Freshwater Bay15.6–
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 Freshwater a safe area?

Freshwater had about 60.4 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 15 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Freshwater?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (59), followed by anti-social behaviour (24) and public order (15).