Total Crime Rate
11.1 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Gurnard Heights area has the 6th lowest crime rate of 56 local areas in Cowes Medina , and the 30th 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 Gurnard Heights (PO31 8EF) in the last 12 months was 11.1 per 1,000 residents and was 78.6% lower than the Cowes Medina average (51.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 2 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).
In the area around Gurnard Heights (PO31 8EF), the main crime hotspot is near Shore Road. Police recorded 11 crimes here, including 6 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
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