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Cowes Hampshire Constabulary Police Local Neighbourhood

Best known as the world's premier yachting centre, Cowes is the Island's main port with a natural harbour at the mouth of the Medina river. Yachtsmen from all over the world participate in the season's prestigious sailing events, of which the best known is Cowes Week, held annually at the beginning of August.
Shopping in the narrow pedestrianised High Street is a delight, with some excellent shops, many catering for the yachting fraternity. The town also has an array of fashionable clothing shops, gift shops, delicatessens, cafes, restaurants and lively pubs. The high speed passenger catamaran service to Southampton is centrally located at Fountain Quay, where you will also find the Tourist Information Centre.

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Map of the Cowes Policing Area

Yellow markers represent Police Forces and the red markers represent neighbourhoods within Hampshire Constabulary.

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Towns and Villages within the Cowes Neighbourhood

The Cowes is policed by the Hampshire Constabulary and covers the following settlements.

Settlements located within Cowes
Name Type County
Cowes Town Isle Of Wight
Rew Street Village Isle Of Wight

Worst Locations for Crime within the Cowes neighbourhood

April

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Cowes neighbourhood in April 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Ward Avenue4
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Nelson Court4
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Parking Area3
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Maxted Close3
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Mill Hill Road3

March

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Cowes neighbourhood in March 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Pelham Road4
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Ash Grove4
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Princes Street3
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Ward Avenue3
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Bridge Road3

February

The Top 5 Worst Locations for Crime in the Cowes neighbourhood in February 2019
Town Type County Location Number of Crimes Committed
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Parking Area7
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Arctic Road5
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Arctic Road4
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Princes Street3
CowestownIsle of WightOn or near Ward Avenue3

Police Officer Information for Cowes

NameRankBio
Justin PRINGLE PC

PC PRINGLE is one of the WIGHT RURAL WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM Constable's responsible for crime and disorder in Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard. His main objective is to reduce crime and anti social behaviour of people who live in or visit these towns especially those people who repeatedly offend. He also aims to reduce problems relating to specific location's and addresses that cause ongoing disturbances to the neighbourhood. Justin is based from Cowes Police Neighbourhood Office, Victoria Road.

Adam Dollery PC

Part of the Cowes Neighbourhood Team, available for chats.

Lisa PAUL PCSO

PCSO Paul is a member of the WIGHT RURAL WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM. She patrols the neighbourhoods of Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard. She is responsible for police and community issues that matter to the residents. This includes the behaviour and welfare of children, engaging with community groups, protecting the vulnerable and elderly and ensuring that the streets and parks are safe places, free from risk or fear of crime. Lisa is based from Cowes Police Neighbourhood Office, Victoria Road.

Derek HOWARD PCSO

PCSO Derek Howard is a member of the WIGHT RURAL WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM. He patrols the neighbourhoods of Cowes, Northwood & Gurnard. He is responsible for police and community issues that matter to the residents. This includes, engaging with community groups, protecting the vulnerable and elderly and ensuring that the streets and parks are safe places, free from risk or fear of crime.Derek is based at Cowes police neighbourhood office, Victoria Road.

Steve ANKER PCSO

PCSO Steve Anker is a member of the WIGHT RURAL WEST NEIGHBOURHOOD POLICING TEAM. He patrols the neighbourhoods of Cowes, Northwood & Gurnard. He is responsible for police and community issues that matter to the residents. This includes, engaging with community groups, protecting the vulnerable and elderly and ensuring that the streets and parks are safe places, free from risk or fear of crime. Steve is based at Cowes police neighbourhood office, Victoria Road.

Lisa GRAY PCSO

PCSO Gray aims establish positive relationships with members of the Cowes community. She will patrol on foot to provide high visibility reassurance to the public, give advice on crime prevention and tackle anti social behaviour. PCSO Gray is based at Cowes Police Neighbourhood office, Victoria Road

Neighbourhood Priorities for Cowes

IssueActionDates

Violence
Violence associated with domestic abuse

Victoria Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7JJ

Police have been continuing to support and safeguard victims of domestic violence throughout the Cowes, Northwood and Gurnard areas. The police have taken positive action against perpetrators where necessary to prevent other instances taking place, also referring victims to other agency's to help empower them. Police hand out safeguarding equipment such as panic alarms where appropriate.
Total Activity for this Problem/Issue :
2 Public Update(s)

Issue dated: 30/03/2017

Action dated: 28/02/2018

Crime Prevention - General
Youth vulnerability issues surrounding Anti Social Behaviour, missing children and Child Sexual Exploitation

Victoria Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7JJ

Problem/Issue undergoing investigation and assessment.

Issue dated: 30/03/2017

Action dated: 30/03/2017

Violence
Safeguarding/ prevention/Domestic Violence

Victoria Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7JJ

During the period of December, local officers have made contact with repeat victims of domestic violence to check on their welfare and well being, offering support and signposting to other agencies, if needed.
Since this update there have been an additional:
1 Police Patrol Activity(s)
Total Activity for this Problem/Issue :
1 Police Patrol Activity(s)
1 Public Update(s)

Issue dated: 11/12/2017

Action dated: 08/01/2018

ASB
Youth Related ASB/Vulnerability

Victoria Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7JJ

During January 2018 Cowes Neighbourhood Officers have attended Beat Surgeries at the local primary schools - Cowes/Gurnard/Northwood and Lanesend, as well as Cowes Enterprise College (CEC), where they have been engaging with pupils at each of the schools, whilst also being available during the beat surgeries for parents to raise any local priorities. Officers have also assisted at CEC with regards to two incidents of criminal damage during which pupils at the school have caused significant financial loss due to their actions.
The officers have also conducted regular high visibility foot patrols in the majority of the roads and streets of Gurnard, Northwood and Cowes, as well as all of the recreational parks and youth facilities within the areas.
Total Activity for this Problem/Issue :
2 Police Patrol Activity(s)
2 Public Update(s)

Issue dated: 11/12/2017

Action dated: 28/02/2018

Crime Prevention - General
Prevention of Sexual Offences in the Night Time Economy

Victoria Road
Cowes
Isle of Wight
PO31 7JJ

Problem/Issue undergoing investigation and assessment.

Total Activity for this Problem/Issue :
3 Police Patrol Activity(s)

Issue dated: 11/12/2017

Action dated: 05/03/2018

Street Crime Within Cowes

Last Update April.

LocationTypeOutcome
Albert Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Albert Street Anti-social behaviour
Arctic Road Anti-social behaviour
Arctic Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Ash Grove Other theft Unable to prosecute suspect
Ash Grove Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Birmingham Road Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Carvel Lane Other theft Under investigation
Chessell Close Other theft Under investigation
Church Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Cockleton Lane Public order Under investigation
Cross Street Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Cross Street Other crime Unable to prosecute suspect
Fountain Quay Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Fountain Quay Shoplifting Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Fraser Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Fraser Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Greenways Other crime Under investigation
High Street Anti-social behaviour
Love Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Market Hill Anti-social behaviour
Marsh Road Anti-social behaviour
Maxted Close Other theft Under investigation
Maxted Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Maxted Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Medina Road Public order Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mill Hill Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Mill Hill Road Violence and sexual offences Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Mill Hill Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Mornington Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Nelson Court Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Nelson Court Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Nelson Court Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Nelson Court Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Park Court Drugs Under investigation
Park Court Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Parking Area Shoplifting Under investigation
Parking Area Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Parking Area Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Princes Street Other theft Under investigation
Reynolds Close Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Robinsons Close Criminal damage and arson Under investigation
Shamblers Road Violence and sexual offences Unable to prosecute suspect
Shamblers Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Shore Road Anti-social behaviour
Shore Road Burglary Under investigation
Smithards Lane Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Solent Lawn Holiday Bungalows Criminal damage and arson Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Stones Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Ward Avenue Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Ward Avenue Public order Unable to prosecute suspect
Ward Avenue Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Ward Avenue Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
West Hill Grove Vehicle crime Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Windmill Close Other theft Investigation complete; no suspect identified
Woodside Close Violence and sexual offences Under investigation
Worsley Road Violence and sexual offences Under investigation