Crime in Newport (Isle of Wight): statistics, rates and trends
3,402 crimes were recorded in Newport (Isle of Wight) in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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)
- Population and deprivation in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- Questions about crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)
- About this data
3,402 crimes were recorded in Newport (Isle of Wight) in the 12 months to July 2026, 128.7 per 1,000 residents. That is higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 1% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 1,479 reports (43% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Newport (Isle of Wight) has the 131st highest crime rate.
| Measure | Newport (Isle of Wight) | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 3,402 | 11,798 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 128.7 | 83.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +1% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 26,427 | 141,660 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) was highest in the year to July 2018 (3,650 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2021 (2,983). Over the whole period it fell 7%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 3,402 | 128.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 3,354 | 126.9 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 3,451 | 130.6 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 3,289 | 124.5 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 3,415 | 129.2 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 2,983 | 112.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 3,124 | 118.2 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 3,089 | 116.9 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 3,650 | 138.1 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 333 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Newport (Isle of Wight) over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for violence and sexual offences, shoplifting, public order.
The largest increases were in burglary (+34%) and anti-social behaviour (+27%). The largest falls were in vehicle crime (-20%) and shoplifting (-13%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 1,479 | 56.0 | 1.63 | +3% |
| Shoplifting | 433 | 16.4 | 1.98 | -13% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 385 | 14.6 | 0.95 | +27% |
| Public order | 320 | 12.1 | 1.82 | -10% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 225 | 8.5 | 1.26 | +13% |
| Other theft | 163 | 6.2 | 0.96 | -9% |
| Drugs | 150 | 5.7 | 1.74 | +3% |
| Other crime | 70 | 2.6 | 1.25 | -12% |
| Burglary | 55 | 2.1 | 0.59 | +34% |
| Possession of weapons | 37 | 1.4 | 1.44 | -12% |
| Vehicle crime | 28 | 1.1 | 0.22 | -20% |
| Robbery | 27 | 1.0 | 0.76 | +93% |
| Bicycle theft | 16 | 0.6 | 0.74 | +14% |
| Theft from the person | 14 | 0.5 | 0.31 | -22% |
Violence and sexual offences in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 1,479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (56.0 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 43.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 433 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (16.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 13% on the year before. It made up 12.7% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 385 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (14.6 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 27% on the year before. It made up 11.3% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 320 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (12.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 10% on the year before. It made up 9.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 225 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (8.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 13% on the year before. It made up 6.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.2 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 9% on the year before. It made up 4.8% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 150 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 3% on the year before. It made up 4.4% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 70 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.6 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 55 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 34% on the year before. It made up 1.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 37 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.4 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 12% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 28 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.1 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 20% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 27 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 93% on the year before. It made up 0.8% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 16 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Newport (Isle of Wight)
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 14 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and down 22% on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Newport (Isle of Wight), for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Newport (Isle of Wight).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Newport (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|---|---|
| East Cowes | 652 | 70.2 | -45% |
| Cowes | 732 | 48.9 | -62% |
| Ryde | 2,231 | 93.0 | -28% |
| Sandown | 1,412 | 114.8 | -11% |
| Shanklin | 827 | 91.0 | -29% |
| Ventnor | 479 | 89.1 | -31% |
| Blackfield and Langley | 347 | 56.4 | -56% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,137 | 44.2 | -66% |
7 areas within Newport (Isle of Wight), ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Newport Central had the highest rate (338.1 per 1,000) and Carisbrooke & Gunville the lowest (49.9). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Newport Central | Neighbourhood | 3,233 | 1,093 | 338.1 |
| Parkhurst & Hunnyhill | Neighbourhood | 5,117 | 728 | 142.3 |
| Mountjoy & Shide | Neighbourhood | 4,459 | 614 | 137.7 |
| Pan & Barton | Neighbourhood | 4,789 | 553 | 115.5 |
| Fairlee & Whippingham | Neighbourhood | 3,111 | 282 | 90.6 |
| Newport West | Neighbourhood | 3,775 | 202 | 53.5 |
| Carisbrooke & Gunville | Neighbourhood | 3,109 | 155 | 49.9 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Newport (Isle of Wight) over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 312 |
| On or near Supermarket | 235 |
| On or near St Jamess Street | 194 |
| On or near East Street | 181 |
| On or near Hospital | 140 |
| On or near Parkhurst Road | 126 |
| On or near Bus/Coach Station | 114 |
| On or near Lonsdale Avenue | 61 |
| On or near Scarrots Lane | 61 |
| On or near Angelica Grove | 55 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Newport (Isle of Wight) over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 1,234 | 36.3% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 594 | 17.5% |
| Not recorded | 385 | 11.3% |
| Under investigation | 290 | 8.5% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 282 | 8.3% |
| Court result unavailable | 174 | 5.1% |
| Local resolution | 156 | 4.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 100 | 2.9% |
| Status update unavailable | 82 | 2.4% |
| Offender given a caution | 34 | 1.0% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 28 | 0.8% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 21 | 0.6% |
Newport (Isle of Wight) has an estimated population of 26,427. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Newport (Isle of Wight) sits in decile 4.2, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Newport (Isle of Wight) |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 18.4% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 60.9% |
| Aged 65 and over | 20.6% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 63.6% |
| Social rented homes | 14.7% |
| Private rented homes | 21.7% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 4.2 |
Is Newport (Isle of Wight) a safe place to live?
Newport (Isle of Wight) recorded 128.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, higher than the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 1,479 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by shoplifting (433).
Is crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) going up or down?
Recorded crime in Newport (Isle of Wight) was up 1% on the year before: 3,402 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 3,354 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Newport (Isle of Wight)?
Newport (Isle of Wight) is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Newport (Isle of Wight). Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.