Crime Rate in Cowes West & Gurnard: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowes West & Gurnard

The total recorded crimes in Cowes West & Gurnard, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowes West & Gurnard crime rate of 8.43 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 West & Gurnard, encompassing approximately 2,016 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (14) incidents (55.56% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cowes West & Gurnard Crime Hotspots

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

  • Shore Road with total crimes: 5
  • Cockleton Lane with total crimes: 3
  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cowes West & Gurnard?

To understand the safety of Cowes West & Gurnard, we need to analyze Cowes West & Gurnard 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 West & Gurnard demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 145 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowes West & Gurnard recorded fewer crimes than 35 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Cowes West & Gurnard had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 109 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowes West & Gurnard recorded fewer crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cowes West & Gurnard Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cowes West & Gurnard has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 8.43 ranking 25th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Cowes West & Gurnard crimes were 145. The crime rate of Cowes West & Gurnard in 2024 was 71.91 (year) or 5.99 (month) ranking it 36 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowes West & Gurnard were around 109 crimes with yearly crime rate of 54.06 (year) or 4.50 (month) ranking 38 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowes West & Gurnard)CrimesRank (Cowes West & Gurnard)CrimesRank (Cowes West & Gurnard)
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
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
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 West & Gurnard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (14 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Other theft (1 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 3 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (1 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (4 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Burglary (1 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (6 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (1 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (18 reports) and Other theft incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241
July 20242

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

MonthCount
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241
May 20242

A total of 9 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.12 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241
July 20242
May 20241

A total of 110 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20249
June 202418
May 20248

A total of 15 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241
July 20241
June 20246

A total of 6 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241
October 20244

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

MonthCount
March 20251

A total of 2 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

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

MonthCount
October 20241

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

MonthCount
May 20241

High Crime Locations Cowes West & Gurnard in May 2025

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

1. Shore Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
Public order1
2. Cockleton Lane (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
3. Mountbatten Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rew Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Rew Street (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
6. Gurnard Heights (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1
7. Magdalen Crescent (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Park Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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