East Cowes Crime Rate May 2024 | Monthly Statistics

For a built-up area with a population of 9,252, East Cowes recorded 40 crimes in May 2024, equating to one reported crime for every 231 residents. This translates to a crime rate of 4.3 per 1,000, significantly lower than the UK average of 8.4 per 1,000 — a 48.8% deficit. The area’s crime profile is dominated by violent crimes, which accounted for 45% of total incidents, followed by public order (15%) and shoplifting (15%). Seasonal factors in May, such as longer evenings and increased outdoor socialising, may contribute to the prominence of violence and public order offences. The rate of violence and sexual offences (2.0 per 1,000) was 30% below the UK average, suggesting that local initiatives or demographic characteristics may be influencing this trend. Conversely, shoplifting and public order offences were slightly above UK rates. The area’s coastal location and smaller population size likely play a role in these patterns, as larger urban centres typically see higher rates of both property and violent crime. The balance between violent and property crimes in East Cowes reflects a unique mix of community dynamics, with no clear spikes in any single category. This stability, combined with the area’s relatively low crime rate, positions East Cowes as a safer environment compared to the UK average, even as seasonal activity increases.

May 2024 saw a 100% increase in robbery, the only category with a month-on-month rise, though starting from zero incidents in April. This spike, however, did not offset broader declines across other categories. Other theft fell by 50%, and criminal damage and arson dropped by 33.3%, reflecting a shift in the crime mix toward lower-severity offences. Violent crimes remained the largest share at 45% of total incidents, but their rate of 2.0 per 1,000 was 30% below the UK average. Public order and shoplifting both exceeded UK rates by 9-11%, a contrast to anti-social behaviour and criminal damage, which were 52% and 68% below respective UK averages. For residents, the 50% drop in other theft suggests improved security measures or reduced opportunities for such crimes in local businesses and homes.

East Cowes recorded 40 crimes in May 2024, translating to one reported crime for every 231 residents over the course of the month. This monthly exposure figure places the area well below the UK average, which remains consistently higher across most crime categories. The daily crime count for the month averaged 1.3 per day, a figure that aligns with the area’s low overall rate of 4.3 per 1,000 residents. When compared to April’s rate of 5.4 per 1,000, the 20% decrease underscores a continued trend of declining crime in East Cowes. This reduction is particularly notable in property-related offences, with shoplifting and criminal damage both showing marked declines. However, the daily crime context remains relevant for residents, as the low frequency suggests a generally safe environment. The population-scaled perspective further highlights that East Cowes’ crime profile is significantly less severe than the UK average, with the area’s built-up nature and coastal location likely contributing to this disparity.