Crime Rate in East Cowes: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in East Cowes

The total recorded crimes in East Cowes, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 42 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Cowes crime rate of 3.15 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 East Cowes, encompassing approximately 13,335 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (66.67% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (5) incidents (-16.67% decrease)
East Cowes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Castle Street with total crimes: 5
  • Minerva Road with total crimes: 5
  • Anchorage Way with total crimes: 3

How safe is East Cowes?

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

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, East Cowes reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 435 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, East Cowes witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, East Cowes experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 384 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, East Cowes witnessed more crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, East Cowes has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

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

East Cowes Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the East Cowes has recorded 42 crimes with crime rate of 3.15 ranking 8th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total East Cowes crimes were 435. The crime rate of East Cowes in 2024 was 32.62 (year) or 2.72 (month) ranking it 8 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in East Cowes were around 384 crimes with yearly crime rate of 28.79 (year) or 2.40 (month) ranking 8 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cowes)CrimesRank (East Cowes)CrimesRank (East Cowes)
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
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
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

East Cowes Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (7 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (22 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (5 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 9 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Burglary incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 16 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (36 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (4 cases).

In October 2024, Shoplifting dominated crime reports (7 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (17 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (9 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (8 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 5 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (28 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (14 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 46 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.18 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248
July 20242
June 202414
May 20245

A total of 19 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.11 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
March 20252
February 20252
January 20251
December 20241
November 20244
October 20242
September 20242
August 20243

A total of 57 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.75 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244
July 20245
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.62 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202520
April 202512
March 202522
February 20259
January 202520
December 202416
November 202436
October 20247
September 202417
August 202419
July 202414
June 202428
May 20249

A total of 39 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.55 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20255
March 20251
February 20256
January 20252
November 20241
October 20242
September 20245
August 20243
June 20248
May 20241

A total of 53 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243
July 20243
June 20248
May 20245

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241
June 20242

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
February 20252
January 20253
December 20241
November 20241
August 20241

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

MonthCount
March 20251
May 20241

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

MonthCount
February 20251

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

MonthCount
February 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
November 20241

A total of 2 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
July 20241

High Crime Locations East Cowes in May 2025

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

1. Castle Street (Map)
Total5
Shoplifting3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
2. Minerva Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Anchorage Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
4. St David'S Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
5. Upper Yarborough Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Victoria Grove (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Millfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
8. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1
9. Albany Road (Map)
Total2
Public order2
10. Link Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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