Crime Rate in Cowes South & Northwood: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Cowes South & Northwood

The total recorded crimes in Cowes South & Northwood, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 11 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Cowes South & Northwood crime rate of 3.35 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 South & Northwood, encompassing approximately 3,279 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Criminal damage and arson: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (2) incidents (100.00% increase)
Cowes South & Northwood Crime Hotspots

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

  • Sports/Recreation Area with total crimes: 2
  • Highfield Road with total crimes: 1
  • Rogerson Close with total crimes: 1

How safe is Cowes South & Northwood?

To understand the safety of Cowes South & Northwood, we need to analyze Cowes South & Northwood 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 South & Northwood demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 167 crimes compared to 336.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Cowes South & Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 31 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Cowes South & Northwood had fewer crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 146 crimes compared to 318. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Cowes South & Northwood recorded fewer crimes than 32 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Cowes South & Northwood Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Cowes South & Northwood has recorded 11 crimes with crime rate of 3.35 ranking 34th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Cowes South & Northwood crimes were 167. The crime rate of Cowes South & Northwood in 2024 was 50.92 (year) or 4.24 (month) ranking it 32 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Cowes South & Northwood were around 146 crimes with yearly crime rate of 44.52 (year) or 3.71 (month) ranking 34 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Cowes South & Northwood)CrimesRank (Cowes South & Northwood)CrimesRank (Cowes South & Northwood)
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
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

Cowes South & Northwood 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 Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (4 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (11 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (7 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (5 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 Anti-social behaviour (4 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (3 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 6 incidents, and Other theft was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (5 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (2 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 3 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (7 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (3 cases).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 4 Burglary incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
December 20242

A total of 53 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 5.89 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 202511
April 20255
March 20253
February 20256
January 20255
December 20248
November 20247

A total of 16 Public order incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20257
February 20251
December 20243
November 20242

A total of 13 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
May 20252
April 20253
March 20251
February 20251
November 20243

A total of 14 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20252
May 20252
April 20253
March 20254
January 20252

A total of 8 Other theft incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 2 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20251

A total of 2 Other crime incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
January 20251

A total of 1 Drugs incidents were recorded over 9 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251

High Crime Locations Cowes South & Northwood in July 2025

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

1. Sports/Recreation Area (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson2
2. Highfield Road (Map)
Total1
Burglary1
3. Rogerson Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total1
Public order1
5. Ronsons Close (Map)
Total1
Public order1
6. Love Lane (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. The Ridge (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
8. Venner Avenue (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Harry Cheek Gardens (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Pallance Road (Map)
Total1
Criminal damage and arson1

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