Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shanklin has less crime — 57 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.
Cowes and Shanklin recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 58 and 57 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10) and Public order (8), while Shanklin has more Other theft (7) and Anti-social behaviour (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, Shanklin recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 57 vs 58 incidents. That is 2% fewer crimes. Shanklin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cowes saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Shanklin had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shanklin recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 58).