Total Crime Rate
37.2 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coastguard Cottages area has the 13th highest crime rate of 31 local areas in Bembridge , and the 172nd lowest crime rate of 469 local areas in Isle of Wight .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Coastguard Cottages (PO36 8QT) in the last 12 months was 37.2 per 1,000 residents and was 6.5% higher than the Bembridge average (35.0 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Criminal damage and arson ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Public order ( -75.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 11 (≈ 29.3 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -21.4% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -68.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coastguard Cottages (PO36 8QT), the main crime hotspot is near Parking Area, with 1 recorded incidents. This location is within roughly 0.3 miles of the postcode area.
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