Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO34 · Isle of Wight
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Nettlestone has less crime — 7 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Cowes recorded substantially more crime than Nettlestone in April 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 7, a 14.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Nettlestone has more Other theft (1). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Nettlestone recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 7 vs 98 incidents. That is 93% fewer crimes. Nettlestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cowes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Nettlestone had more Other theft. Overall, Nettlestone recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 98).