Burglary Rates in Cowes South & Northwood
Isle of Wight, South East, England
Data: 2025-05 to 2026-04 · Source: data.police.uk
Cowes South & Northwood recorded 5 burglaries in the last 12 months. Burglary here is 73% below the UK average. A good alarm system helps keep it that way.
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5
0.92 per 1,000 residents
UK average (per 1,000)
3.4
England & Wales
Total crimes (12 months)
196
36.1 per 1,000 residents
How does Cowes South & Northwood rank?
Within Isle of Wight
35 of 39 neighbourhoods
UK-wide safety percentile
9th percentile
Higher crime than most UK neighbourhoods
Monthly burglary trend
2025-05 to 2026-04
Crime breakdown
2025-05 to 2026-04
Property mix in Cowes South & Northwood
Source: Census 2021 · 2,274 households
The most common property type in Cowes South & Northwood is Semi-detached. Property type is one of the key factors that influences burglary risk.
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What this means for Cowes South & Northwood homeowners
Most homes in Cowes South & Northwood are semi-detached, which influences where a burglar is most likely to try. Based on the local burglary rate and property mix, homeowners here may want to prioritise:
- A visible external bell box to deter opportunists
- Door contacts on all main entry doors
- Window sensors on accessible ground-floor and rear windows
- Smart motion detection for hallways and main living areas
- A video doorbell or CCTV on entry points
- App alerts so you know the moment a sensor is triggered
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Get My Free QuotesCrime data from data.police.uk. Population and household data from Census 2021. Mid-2024 ONS population estimates used where applicable. Data covers 2025-05 to 2026-04.