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Crime in Colwell Bay

Colwell Bay had 80 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 71.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 12th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 14% above the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was up 8% on the three months before.

PO40, Isle of Wight · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Colwell Bay

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71.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
12 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
+8%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common32 in 3 months

Month by month

27 Mar 21 Apr 26 May 19 Jun 29 Jul 32 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Colwell Bay. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence3240%
anti-social behaviour1924%
public order810%
shoplifting68%
criminal damage56%
theft45%
burglary23%
weapons23%

Colwell Bay against Isle of Wight

TypeColwell Bay per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence28.530.3▼ 6%
Burglary1.81.7–
Vehicle crime0.90.5–
Anti-social behaviour16.911.4–
Theft and robbery3.63.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Totland72.2▲ 35%
Colwell Bay71.3▲ 8%
Freshwater60.4▲ 27%
Middleton59▲ 37%
Easton32.1▲ 14%
Freshwater Bay15.6–
See every Isle of Wight area ranked on the crime in Isle of Wight page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Colwell Bay a safe area?

Colwell Bay had about 71.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 12 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Colwell Bay?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (32), followed by anti-social behaviour (19) and public order (8).