Total Crime Rate
89.7 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Queens Gate area has the 4th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in East Cowes , and the 120th highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Crime levels at this postcode are much higher than in the adjoining streets, suggesting that most neighbouring areas are relatively safer than this one.
The overall crime rate in the area around Queens Gate (PO32 6AG) in the last 12 months was 89.7 per 1,000 residents and was 14.2% higher than the East Cowes average (78.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 25 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 150.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 28 (≈ 71.8 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 100.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Queens Gate (PO32 6AG), the main crime hotspot is near Princess Close. Police recorded 26 crimes here, including 23 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
View Crime In East Cowes| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Anti-social behaviour | Glamis Gardens | — |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moon Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Drugs | Glamis Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Glamis Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Criminal damage and arson | Royal Entrance | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Moon Close | Unable to prosecute suspect |
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Princess Close | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Public order | Lodgeside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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