Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO40 · Isle of Wight
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Freshwater has less crime — 30 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.
Cowes recorded notably higher crime than Freshwater in February 2026 — 58 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Public order (8), while Freshwater has more Criminal damage & arson (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Freshwater recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 30 vs 58 incidents. That is 48% fewer crimes. Freshwater is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cowes saw higher rates of Public order while Freshwater had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Freshwater recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 58).