Total Crime Rate
62.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025York Avenue area has the 9th highest crime rate of 23 local areas in East Cowes , and the 193rd highest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
At least one of the neighbouring streets has high or very high crime levels. However, overall crime around this postcode is more mixed, with some nearby areas experiencing lower crime.
The overall crime rate in the area around York Avenue (PO32 6JT) in the last 12 months was 62.8 per 1,000 residents and was 20.1% lower 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 5 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 Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Other crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 6 (≈ 29.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -40.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -66.8% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around York Avenue (PO32 6JT), the main crime hotspot is near Meadow Road. Police recorded 18 crimes here, including 15 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 | Public order | Lodgeside | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Bicycle theft | Petrol Station | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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