Operated by: Hampshire Constabulary
http://www.hampshire.police.uk/internet/my-neighbourhood/isle-of-wight/north-east-wight/ryde/Known as the Gateway to the Island because it is so easy to reach, Ryde is just a short sea crossing from Portsmouth or Southsea. With the construction of the pier, in 1814, and the establishment of a regular ferry service in 1825, the town became an elegant Victorian seaside resort.
Ryde's main attraction is its miles of glorious golden sand and shallow coastal waters that extend all the way around the coast to Springvale and Seaview. The Esplanade has a marina, beautiful gardens and activities for all the family, such as bowling green, children's amusement park, tenpin bowling, boating lake and swimming pool with retractable roof. Stroll along the sea wall to Puckpool Park, with café, tennis and children's play park. Appley Park has pitch and putt and the Victorian landmark Appley Tower. Regattas have attracted crowds to Ryde for around 150 years with Ryde having the UK's oldest Carnival dating back to 1887. August see's the arrival of 10's of thousands of scooters and classic cars for planned events.
Current Priorities
Issue
Tackling anti-social behaviour hot spots
Action
We will continue to identify and increase visible patrols in areas that have been raised as ASB concerns. We will work with statutory partners to problem solve and address the issues.
Issue
Tackling urban crime – in particular shoplifting
Action
We will work closely with businesses and communities to identify crime trends and series and then tackle and problem solve in partnership.
Issue
Keeping town centres safe
Action
We will increase visibility and police action to tackle crime and disorder in identified town centres across the summer months.
Issue
Our top 3 Local Priorities set by you are;
-To sustain reductions in Anti-Social Behaviour
-To target and disrupt Drug Use and Supply
-To target and reduce the Anti-Social use of vehicles (including speeding and parking)
Action
How are we tackling your concerns?
-Operation Spider is designed to reduce Anti-Social behaviour by targeting the root causes, diverting young people into meaningful provisions and working in partnership to sustain reductions by addressing education, health and social concerns. We have seen a 49% reduction in ASB between 2021 and 2024 from Operation Spider and continue to work hard to maintain this reduction.
-Operation Antidote is our response to target and reduce Drug Use and Supply. We are working with partners in Education, Health, Housing and Youth Justice to address root causes and to educate/divert vulnerable people from drug use. We have increased both visible and unmarked patrols to target ‘Hot Spots’ for drug use and supply utilising powers or stop and account and stop and search to disrupt and bring offenders to justice.
-Operation Sidlaw is our response to the Anti-Social use of vehicles. We have been increasing patrols to target locations and enforce the Road Traffic Act. We have been dealing with Noise, Construction and use and moving road traffic offences whilst also utilising Section 59 notices to prevent future Anti-Social vehicle use. We are delivering education inputs and working with schools to address road safety outside school sites.
Upcoming Events
Beat Surgery
Come and join PCSO Hull at Costa, Ryde to discuss any concerns you have locally or seek advice. You can also have your say with our LetsTalk initiative and register for updates with HantsAlerts!
Where: Costa Coffee 23-24 High Street Ryde IW
When: 11 October 2025 at 10:30 - 11 October 2025 at 12:00
Beat Surgery
Come and join PCSO Hull at Costa, Ryde to discuss any concerns you have locally or seek advice. You can also have your say with our LetsTalk initiative and register for updates with HantsAlerts!
Where: Costa Coffee 23-24 High Street Ryde IW
When: 19 November 2025 at 10:30 - 19 November 2025 at 12:00