Crime Rate in Cowes Medina: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowes Medina

The total recorded crimes in Cowes Medina, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 31 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowes Medina crime rate of 2.04 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Cowes Medina, encompassing approximately 15,219 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (40.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (5) incidents (400.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (4) incidents (33.33% increase)
Cowes Medina Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • South Road with total crimes: 9
  • B3320 with total crimes: 3
  • Warrior Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Cowes Medina?

To understand the safety of Cowes Medina, we need to analyze Cowes Medina crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Cowes Medina demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 215 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowes Medina recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Cowes Medina had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 166 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowes Medina recorded fewer crimes than 30 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Cowes Medina has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Cowes Medina Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cowes Medina has recorded 31 crimes with crime rate of 2.04 ranking 14th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Cowes Medina crimes were 215. The crime rate of Cowes Medina in 2024 was 14.13 (year) or 1.18 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowes Medina were around 166 crimes with yearly crime rate of 10.91 (year) or 0.91 (month) ranking 31 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowes Medina)CrimesRank (Cowes Medina)CrimesRank (Cowes Medina)
Newport Central95 11,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West72 21,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill59 4745 3725 3
Sandown North59 3551 7491 7
Mountjoy & Shide51 6728 4642 4
Pan & Barton54 5590 6584 5
Sandown South39 10600 5562 6
Ventnor & St Lawrence44 7422 9370 9
East Cowes42 8435 8384 8
Shanklin Central41 9397 10295 14
Freshwater South37 11381 11368 10
Cowes North17 24271 20323 11
Ryde Monktonmead27 16299 16313 12
Ryde West34 12369 12295 15
Lake North15 30285 17298 13
Lake South19 21334 13213 24
Newport West33 13327 14244 22
Ryde Appley & Elmfield16 28303 15277 17
Shanklin South30 15275 19268 18
Fairlee & Whippingham18 23276 18287 16
Cowes South & Northwood25 17167 32146 34
Osborne23 18214 25246 21
Haylands & Swanmore20 20218 22264 19
Carisbrooke & Gunville21 19181 29184 29
Ryde South East13 33222 21252 20
Chale, Niton & Shorwell18 22119 38141 35
Brading & St Helens13 35177 30243 23
Nettlestone & Seaview16 29215 24146 33
Central Rural16 27188 28194 25
Cowes West & Gurnard17 25145 36109 38
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch13 32198 27194 26
Wootton Bridge9 39201 26192 27
Totland & Colwell17 26171 31174 30
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 34153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth14 31163 34150 32
Bembridge13 36165 33137 36
Binstead & Fishbourne12 37134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 38107 3992 39

Cowes Medina Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (10 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (16 incidents), followed by Burglary also remained a significant concern (6 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (4 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Criminal damage and arson (3 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 12 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 38 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.80 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20251
March 20258
December 20243
November 20241
October 20242
September 20244
August 20244
July 20244
June 20246

A total of 26 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.60 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20253
March 20253
February 20251
January 20252
December 20244
September 20243
August 20241
June 20242
May 20243

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
February 20251
January 20251
August 20241
July 20241

A total of 145 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 11.15 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 202510
March 202516
February 20259
January 202513
December 20246
November 202412
October 202416
September 20241
August 202413
July 202412
June 202416
May 20247

A total of 2 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
May 20241

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 14 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20244

A total of 5 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20251
August 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 5 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
October 20246
September 20241
August 20241
June 20244

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Cowes Medina in May 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Cowes Medina postcode area is presented below.

1. South Road (Map)
Total9
Violence and sexual offences6
Criminal damage and arson2
Other theft1
2. B3320 (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Possession of weapons1
3. Warrior Avenue (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Maxted Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
5. Ensign Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Ash Grove (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
7. Stanley Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Theft from the person1
8. Mill Hill Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. The Sidings (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Stephenson Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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