What is the crime rate in Cowes West & Gurnard, Isle of Wight?

As of April 2026, the Cowes West & Gurnard ward has an annual crime rate of 27.51 per 1,000 residents with 9 total recorded incidents in the latest reporting period. This figure is sourced from Police.uk open data and normalised using ONS Census 2021 population estimates for the ward boundary area.

What is the most common crime in the Cowes West & Gurnard ward?

The most common crime in Cowes West & Gurnard is Violence & Sexual Offences with 8 incidents in April 2026, accounting for 88.9% of all crime in the ward. This data is sourced from Police.uk open data and covers all crimes recorded by the local police force within the Cowes West & Gurnard ward boundary.

WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hampshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Cowes West & Gurnard, Isle of Wight

Comprehensive safety analysis for Cowes West & Gurnard, localized within Isle of Wight.

Total Crimes

Annual Crime Rate

27.51per 1k

trending_down -6.7% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

4,035

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

Safety Heatmap

Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences8

Criminal Damage & Arson1

Incident Distribution

Location Reference	Primary Incidents	Total
On or near Mountbatten Avenue Map	Violence and sexual offences: 3	3
On or near Blackberry Lane Map	Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1	2
On or near Albert Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Hilton Road Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1
On or near Cockleton Lane Map	Violence and sexual offences: 1	1