Total Crime Rate
22.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Park Road area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cowes Medina , and the 76th lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around Park Road (PO31 7LY) in the last 12 months was 22.2 per 1,000 residents and was 57.1% lower than the Cowes Medina average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 3 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 200.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 3 (≈ 13.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 200.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -29.5% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Park Road (PO31 7LY), the main crime hotspot is near Mountbatten Avenue. Police recorded 17 crimes here, including 15 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In Cowes Medina| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Alexandra Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Park Court | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | St Mary'S Road | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mountbatten Avenue | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Mountbatten Avenue | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Coronation Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Coronation Road | Unable to prosecute suspect |
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