Crime Rate in Cowes South & Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowes South & Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Cowes South & Northwood, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 25 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowes South & Northwood crime rate of 7.62 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 South & Northwood, encompassing approximately 3,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (11) incidents (120.00% increase)
  • Public order: (7) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (-33.33% decrease)
Cowes South & Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Ronsons Close with total crimes: 4
  • Rogerson Close with total crimes: 2
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cowes South & Northwood?

To understand the safety of Cowes South & Northwood, we need to analyze Cowes South & Northwood 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 South & Northwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 167 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowes South & Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Cowes South & Northwood had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 146 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowes South & Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cowes South & Northwood Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cowes South & Northwood has recorded 25 crimes with crime rate of 7.62 ranking 17th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Cowes South & Northwood crimes were 167. The crime rate of Cowes South & Northwood in 2024 was 50.92 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowes South & Northwood were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.52 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowes South & Northwood)CrimesRank (Cowes South & Northwood)CrimesRank (Cowes South & Northwood)
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
Cowes Medina31 14215 23166 31
Ryde Appley & Elmfield16 28303 15277 17
Shanklin South30 15275 19268 18
Fairlee & Whippingham18 23276 18287 16
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 South & Northwood Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (3 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 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 (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (8 incidents), followed by Other crime also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (2 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (2 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 (5 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Other crime was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (10 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (6 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (3 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 93 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.15 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247
October 20248
September 20242
August 202413
July 20249
June 202410
May 20246

A total of 10 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 21 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20243

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
May 20251
April 20251
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 21 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243
August 20243
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 25 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252
September 20242
August 20245
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 11 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20244
June 20242

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

MonthCount
April 20251
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 3 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
October 20241

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cowes South & Northwood in May 2025

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

1. Ronsons Close (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Criminal damage and arson1
2. Rogerson Close (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
4. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Horseshoe Close (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Highfield Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Airfield Way (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
9. Love Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Velsheda View (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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