East Cowes Crime Rate November 2025 | Monthly Statistics

Violence and sexual offences dominate East Cowes' crime profile in November 2025, accounting for nearly half (49.1%) of all reported crimes. This category alone exceeds the UK average by 17%, with 3.0 crimes per 1,000 residents compared to the national figure of 2.6 per 1,000. The area’s overall crime rate of 6.2 per 1,000 residents is 15.1% below the UK average of 7.3 per 1,000, reflecting a safer-than-average environment despite the prominence of violent crime. Public order offences (17.5% of total crimes) also stand out, with rates 134% above the UK average, potentially linked to the area’s seasonal rhythms. November’s short evenings and Bonfire Night events may contribute to increased public order incidents, while Black Friday shopping activity could influence shoplifting patterns. The area’s relatively low property crime rate (15 total crimes, or 26.3% of all crimes) contrasts with the UK average, suggesting fewer opportunities for burglary and vehicle-related offences. This may be consistent with East Cowes’ built-up character within the Isle of Wight, where compact residential areas and limited commercial zones reduce property crime exposure. Seasonal factors such as reduced daylight hours and community events likely amplify interpersonal conflicts, explaining the elevated share of violence and public order offences.

November 2025 saw sharp increases in public order offences (+233.3%) and other theft (+300.0%) compared to October, with public order crimes rising from 3 to 10 incidents. These jumps may reflect heightened community activity around Bonfire Night and the start of the festive shopping season, which often correlates with public disorder. Conversely, anti-social behaviour incidents fell by 60.0% (from 5 to 2), possibly due to increased community engagement or enforcement during peak events. The area’s violent crime rate (3.0 per 1,000) remains 17% above the UK average, while public order offences are 134% above the national figure, highlighting local challenges. Other theft crimes surged to 4 incidents (0.4 per 1,000), a 300% increase from October, which may be linked to Black Friday retail activity. Despite these spikes, property crime overall remains below the UK average, with burglary (1 incident) and criminal damage (4 incidents) both underperforming nationally by over 60%. This contrast suggests that while interpersonal crime dominates, opportunities for property-related offences are limited, likely due to the area’s smaller scale and built-up environment.

East Cowes’ crime rate in November 2025 (6.2 per 1,000) represents an 18.7% increase from October’s 5.2 per 1,000, a shift that may be attributed to seasonal factors such as Bonfire Night and the start of the festive period. On a daily basis, the area recorded approximately 2 crimes per day in November, a figure that, while low, reflects the impact of concentrated events on local crime patterns. Over the course of the month, one reported crime occurred for every 162 residents, a monthly exposure rate that places East Cowes among the safer communities in the UK. With a population of 9,252, this translates to a manageable level of risk for residents, though the spikes in public order and violent crime highlight localized vulnerabilities. The area’s population-scaled perspective reveals a crime profile that is both distinct and contextually influenced: while the overall rate is below the UK average, specific categories like public order and violence exceed national figures, underscoring the need for targeted interventions during high-impact periods. This duality—low overall exposure but elevated rates in specific areas—illustrates the complex relationship between community dynamics and crime trends in East Cowes.