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Crime

Crime in Cowes

Cowes had 407 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 81.6 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 10th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 31% above the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was up 30% on the three months before.

PO31, Isle of Wight · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cowes

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81.6crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
10 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
+30%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common191 in 3 months

Month by month

116 Mar 106 Apr 90 May 100 Jun 143 Jul 164 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Cowes. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence19147%
anti-social behaviour5714%
public order389%
criminal damage318%
drugs297%
shoplifting287%
theft113%
vehicle crime61%

Cowes against Isle of Wight

TypeCowes per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence38.330.3▲ 28%
Burglary1.21.7–
Vehicle crime1.20.5–
Anti-social behaviour11.411.4▲ 54%
Theft and robbery3.23.2▼ 11%

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
East Cowes82.5▲ 29%
Cowes81.6▲ 30%
Northwood49.1▲ 17%
Whippingham46.4▲ 11%
Wootton34.5▼ 22%
Gurnard20.3▲ 9%
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 Cowes a safe area?

Cowes had about 81.6 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 10 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Cowes?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (191), followed by anti-social behaviour (57) and public order (38).