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 July 2025 are around 8 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowes West & Gurnard crime rate of 3.97 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (-42.86% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (2) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (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: 2
  • Mountbatten Avenue with total crimes: 2
  • Westbrook Lane with total crimes: 1

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 July 2025 the Cowes West & Gurnard has recorded 8 crimes with crime rate of 3.97 ranking 38th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowes West & Gurnard)CrimesRank (Cowes West & Gurnard)CrimesRank (Cowes West & Gurnard)
Newport Central92 21,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West96 11,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58 5745 3725 3
Pan & Barton66 3590 6584 5
Mountjoy & Shide63 4728 4642 4
Sandown South46 7600 5562 6
Sandown North52 6551 7491 7
East Cowes44 8435 8384 8
Ventnor & St Lawrence41 9422 9370 9
Freshwater South35 10381 11368 10
Shanklin Central28 12397 10295 14
Cowes North25 17271 20323 11
Fairlee & Whippingham30 11276 18287 16
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
Lake South16 29334 13213 24
Newport West26 15327 14244 22
Ryde South East27 14222 21252 20
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview22 22215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens18 26177 30243 23
Cowes Medina17 27215 23166 31
Central Rural14 30188 28194 25
Carisbrooke & Gunville19 25181 29184 29
Wootton Bridge12 33201 26192 27
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet14 32153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth17 28163 34150 32
Totland & Colwell14 31171 31174 30
Cowes South & Northwood11 34167 32146 34
Bembridge9 37165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell10 35119 38141 35
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Cowes West & Gurnard Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 4 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 2 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 10 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20251
December 20241
October 20244

A total of 7 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
October 20242
August 20241

A total of 86 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20257
May 202514
April 20259
March 202512
February 20253
January 20257
December 20248
November 20247
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246

A total of 3 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 7 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20241

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
March 20251
February 20252
January 20251
December 20242
November 20241

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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

High Crime Locations Cowes West & Gurnard in July 2025

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

1. Shore Road (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Mountbatten Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
3. Westbrook Lane (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Hilton Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Cockleton Lane (Map)
Total1
Vehicle crime1
6. Debourne Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1

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