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 July 2025 are around 44 as per the recent police data. This equates to a East Cowes crime rate of 3.30 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (22) incidents (-4.35% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (6) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
East Cowes Crime Hotspots

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

  • Princess Close with total crimes: 13
  • Minerva Road with total crimes: 4
  • Castle Street 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 July 2025 the East Cowes has recorded 44 crimes with crime rate of 3.30 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (East Cowes)CrimesRank (East Cowes)CrimesRank (East Cowes)
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
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
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

East Cowes 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 22 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (23 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 223 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.58 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202522
June 202523
May 202520
April 202512
March 202522
February 20259
January 202520
December 202416
November 202436
October 20247
September 202417
August 202419

A total of 55 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.00 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20254
May 20254
April 20257
March 20255
February 20255
January 20252
November 20242
October 20247
September 20249
August 20244

A total of 45 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.09 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20256
February 20256
January 20251
December 20244
November 20244
October 20243
September 20245
August 20243

A total of 35 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 20253
April 20252
February 20254
January 20252
December 20242
October 20241
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20251
January 20252
December 20241
November 20241

A total of 35 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20253
May 20251
November 20242
September 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
March 20251

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 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 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 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 12 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 12 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 1 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 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 East Cowes in July 2025

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

1. Princess Close (Map)
Total13
Violence and sexual offences11
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Minerva Road (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
3. Castle Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
4. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting3
6. Link Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Bridge Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Grenville Close (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
9. Columbine Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Dover Road (Map)
Total1
Public order1

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