Crime in Newport (Isle of Wight): statistics, rates and trends
3,320 crimes were recorded in Newport (Isle of Wight) in the 12 months to August 2026, 125.6 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and down 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) at a glance
- Crime trends in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Types of crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Newport (Isle of Wight) compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Streets with the most crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- What happened after crimes were reported in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Demographics of Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Questions about crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (1,456), shoplifting (428) and anti-social behaviour (359) made up 68% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 143rd of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the highest quarter.
| Measure | Newport (Isle of Wight) | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 3,320 | 11,831 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 125.6 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | -2% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 26,427 | 141,660 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) peaked in the year to August 2018 (3,526 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2021 (2,978). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it fell 6%, in line with England and Wales.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 3,320 | 125.6 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 3,396 | 128.5 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 3,441 | 130.2 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 3,312 | 125.3 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 3,410 | 129.0 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 2,978 | 112.7 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 3,124 | 118.2 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 3,165 | 119.8 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 3,526 | 133.4 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 251 |
| July 2026 | 322 |
| June 2026 | 314 |
| May 2026 | 281 |
| April 2026 | 293 |
| March 2026 | 252 |
| February 2026 | 238 |
| January 2026 | 274 |
| December 2025 | 288 |
| November 2025 | 253 |
| October 2025 | 265 |
| September 2025 | 289 |
Compared with England and Wales, Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded notably more shoplifting (92% above the national rate), public order (81% above the national rate) and drugs (79% above the national rate), and notably less vehicle crime (80% below) and burglary (48% below). On the year before, vehicle crime fell from 34 to 26 and other theft fell from 185 to 153.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,456 | 55.1 | 34.2 | +2% |
| Shoplifting | 428 | 16.2 | 8.5 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 359 | 13.6 | 15.4 | +11% |
| Public order | 319 | 12.1 | 6.7 | -12% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 213 | 8.1 | 6.7 | +3% |
| Drugs | 155 | 5.9 | 3.3 | +3% |
| Other theft | 153 | 5.8 | 6.4 | -17% |
| Other crime | 68 | 2.6 | 2.1 | -16% |
| Burglary | 49 | 1.9 | 3.6 | +11% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.4 | 1.0 | -12% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.0 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 26 | 1.0 | 5.0 | -24% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.6 | 0.8 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.5 | 1.7 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
Newport (Isle of Wight) has a higher crime rate than all 8 of its nearest towns.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cowes | 654 | 70.4 | -44% |
| Cowes | 766 | 51.2 | -59% |
| Ryde | 2,246 | 93.6 | -25% |
| Sandown | 1,427 | 116.0 | -8% |
| Shanklin | 835 | 91.9 | -27% |
| Ventnor | 473 | 88.0 | -30% |
| Blackfield and Langley | 346 | 56.2 | -55% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -64% |
Of the 7 areas within Newport (Isle of Wight), Newport Central had the highest crime rate (329.7 per 1,000) and Carisbrooke & Gunville the lowest (51.1), 6 times apart.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Central | Neighbourhood | 3,233 | 1,066 | 329.7 |
| Parkhurst & Hunnyhill | Neighbourhood | 5,117 | 729 | 142.5 |
| Mountjoy & Shide | Neighbourhood | 4,459 | 577 | 129.4 |
| Pan & Barton | Neighbourhood | 4,789 | 565 | 118.0 |
| Fairlee & Whippingham | Neighbourhood | 3,111 | 271 | 87.1 |
| Newport West | Neighbourhood | 3,775 | 195 | 51.7 |
| Carisbrooke & Gunville | Neighbourhood | 3,109 | 159 | 51.1 |
The 10 locations below account for 43% of the crime recorded in Newport (Isle of Wight) over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (300).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 300 |
| On or near Supermarket | 237 |
| On or near East Street | 185 |
| On or near St Jamess Street | 179 |
| On or near Hospital | 133 |
| On or near Parkhurst Road | 117 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 109 |
| On or near Lonsdale Avenue | 63 |
| On or near Scarrots Lane | 57 |
| On or near Angelica Grove | 55 |
Of the 2,961 crimes in Newport (Isle of Wight) with a recorded outcome, 20% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 9.5% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 359 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,232 | 41.6% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 598 | 20.2% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 282 | 9.5% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 242 | 8.2% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 167 | 5.6% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 155 | 5.2% | 2.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 96 | 3.2% | 1.3% |
| Status update unavailable | 83 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 31 | 1.0% | 0.6% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 26 | 0.9% | 0.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 25 | 0.8% | 0.3% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 18 | 0.6% | 0.5% |
Newport (Isle of Wight) has an estimated population of 26,427 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has fewer students (5.3%, against 7.9%) and fewer residents with Level 4 qualifications or above (25%, against 34%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Newport (Isle of Wight) average decile 4.2 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Newport (Isle of Wight) | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 54.7% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 23.4% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 5.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 24.8% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 17.7% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 23.0% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Newport (Isle of Wight) a safe place to live?
Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 125.6 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 143rd of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were shoplifting and public order.
What is the most common crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,456 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by shoplifting (428).
Is crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) was down 2% on the year before: 3,320 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 3,396 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Newport (Isle of Wight)?
About 26,427 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 21% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Newport (Isle of Wight) is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.