Cowes vs Yarmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Cowes

PO31 · Isle of Wight

98

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting11

Yarmouth

PO41 · Isle of Wight

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Yarmouth has less crime — 3 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Cowes recorded substantially more crime than Yarmouth in April 2026 — 98 incidents compared to 3, a 32.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Cowes records significantly more (48 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cowes or Yarmouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 3 vs 98 incidents. That is 97% fewer crimes. Yarmouth is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Cowes and Yarmouth?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Cowes recorded 48 incidents of this type vs 3 in Yarmouth. Overall, Yarmouth had fewer total crimes (3 vs 98).

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