Crime Rate in Cowes North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowes North

The total recorded crimes in Cowes North, Isle of Wight, UK in May 2025 are around 17 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowes North crime rate of 2.03 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 North, encompassing approximately 8,368 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (50.00% increase)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
  • Bicycle theft: (1) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Cowes North Crime Hotspots

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

  • Fountain Quay with total crimes: 5
  • Esplanade with total crimes: 2
  • Park Court with total crimes: 2

How safe is Cowes North?

To understand the safety of Cowes North, we need to analyze Cowes North 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 North demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 271 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year.

    • In 2023, Cowes North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 323 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Cowes North witnessed more crimes than 28 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cowes North Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Cowes North has recorded 17 crimes with crime rate of 2.03 ranking 24th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Cowes North crimes were 271. The crime rate of Cowes North in 2024 was 32.38 (year) or 2.70 (month) ranking it 20 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowes North were around 323 crimes with yearly crime rate of 38.60 (year) or 3.22 (month) ranking 11 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowes North)CrimesRank (Cowes North)CrimesRank (Cowes North)
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
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

Cowes North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (9 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (6 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 Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (9 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 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 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Anti-social behaviour (10 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (7 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (8 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 (7 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (16 incidents) and then Criminal damage and arson showed a substantial number of incidents (6 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 22 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

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

MonthCount
May 20251

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.38 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
September 20241
August 20241
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 133 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.23 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20256
March 20259
February 20258
January 20259
December 20249
November 20247
October 20247
September 20247
August 202416
July 202422
June 202412
May 202412

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

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
July 20241
June 20242

A total of 31 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.10 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20251
January 20252
December 20242
September 20241
August 20246
July 20243
June 202412
May 20241

A total of 34 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 3.09 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 202410
October 20248
September 20244
August 20241
July 20242
May 20242

A total of 25 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251
March 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20242
September 20241
July 20243
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 22 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20242
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

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

MonthCount
April 20251
January 20251
August 20241
June 20242

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

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241

A total of 4 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
October 20241
July 20241

A total of 6 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20251
December 20241
August 20241
July 20241

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

MonthCount
July 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Cowes North in May 2025

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

1. Fountain Quay (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
Shoplifting1
2. Esplanade (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Park Court (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Weston Road (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Princes Street (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Stones Close (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
7. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Other theft1
8. Shooters Hill (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Carvel Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Consort Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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