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Crime in Gurnard

Gurnard had 25 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 20.3 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 26th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 67% below the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

PO31, Isle of Wight · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Gurnard

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20.3crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
26 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common10 in 3 months

Month by month

7 Mar 10 Apr 6 May 7 Jun 9 Jul 9 Aug

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

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1040%
criminal damage416%
anti-social behaviour312%
drugs312%
public order28%
shoplifting14%
theft14%
other crime14%

Gurnard against Isle of Wight

TypeGurnard per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence8.130.3▼ 33%
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime00.5–
Anti-social behaviour2.411.4–
Theft and robbery0.83.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newport144.4▲ 11%
East Cowes82.5▲ 29%
Cowes81.6▲ 30%
Northwood49.1▲ 17%
Whippingham46.4▲ 11%
Langley44.4▲ 88%
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 Gurnard a safe area?

Gurnard had about 20.3 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 26 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Gurnard?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (10), followed by criminal damage (4) and anti-social behaviour (3).