East Cowes and Wootton vs Wight Rural West

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

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A First Neighbourhood
    17/100
    East Cowes and Wootton Hampshire Constabulary
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      28/100
      Wight Rural West Hampshire Constabulary

      East Cowes and Wootton vs Wight Rural West Results

      A
      17/100
      High Crime
      East Cowes and Wootton
      Hampshire Constabulary
      718 crimes / 12m
      ↓5.3% trend
      25% resolved
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      VS
      B
      28/100
      Below Average
      Wight Rural West
      Hampshire Constabulary
      602 crimes / 12m
      ↓20.5% trend
      0% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A East Cowes and Wootton
      B Wight Rural West
      Safety Score
      17/100 High Crime
      28/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      718
      602
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      758
      757
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓5.3%
      ↓20.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25%
      0%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A East Cowes and Wootton
      B Wight Rural West
      Violent Crime
      322 ↓13%
      268 ↓32%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      90 ↑45%
      78 ↑10%
      Other Theft
      30 ↓29%
      35 ↓41%
      Vehicle Crime
      8 ↓11%
      13 ↓19%
      Burglary
      15 ↓35%
      18 ↓18%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      50 ↓17%
      56 ↓13%
      Drugs
      18 ↑38%
      25 ↑47%
      Public Order
      64 ↓12%
      67 ↓8%
      Robbery
      2 ↓33%
      0 ↓100%
      Shoplifting
      83 ↑17%
      18 ↑64%
      Theft from Person
      2 ↓50%
      0 ↓100%
      Bicycle Theft
      7 ↑250%
      1 ↓80%
      Possession of Weapons
      8 ↑0%
      10 ↑11%
      Other Crime
      19 ↑6%
      13 ↑18%
      Overall Verdict
      B Wight Rural West is the safer choice — scoring 28/100 vs 17/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is East Cowes and Wootton safer than Wight Rural West?

      East Cowes and Wootton has a safety score of 17/100 (High Crime) and recorded 718 crimes in the last 12 months. Wight Rural West has a safety score of 28/100 (Below Average) with 602 crimes. Wight Rural West scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in East Cowes and Wootton vs Wight Rural West?

      East Cowes and Wootton shows a year-on-year crime trend of -5.3% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Wight Rural West shows -20.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West?

      In East Cowes and Wootton, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (322 incidents). In Wight Rural West, it is Violent Crime (268 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West?

      East Cowes and Wootton recorded 90 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Wight Rural West recorded 78. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in East Cowes and Wootton vs Wight Rural West?

      Violent crime in East Cowes and Wootton totalled 322 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 268 in Wight Rural West. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, East Cowes and Wootton recorded 758 crimes (now 718, a change of -5.3%). Wight Rural West recorded 757 crimes previously (now 602, -20.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. East Cowes and Wootton has a resolution rate of 25% and Wight Rural West has 0%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West?

      East Cowes and Wootton falls within the Hampshire Constabulary boundary. Wight Rural West is covered by Hampshire Constabulary. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see East Cowes and Wootton or Wight Rural West on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both East Cowes and Wootton and Wight Rural West. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

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