Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shanklin has less crime — 69 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Cowes saw somewhat more crime than Shanklin in April 2026 (98 vs 69 incidents). Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. 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, Shanklin recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 69 vs 98 incidents. That is 30% fewer crimes. Shanklin is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cowes recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 35 in Shanklin. Total crime levels were broadly similar.