Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO39 · Isle of Wight
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Totland has less crime — 27 vs 58 incidents in February 2026.
Cowes recorded notably higher crime than Totland in February 2026 — 58 vs 27 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Totland 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, Totland recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 27 vs 58 incidents. That is 53% fewer crimes. Totland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cowes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Totland had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Totland recorded fewer total crimes (27 vs 58).