Crime Rate in Newport Central: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Newport Central

The total recorded crimes in Newport Central, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 92 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport Central crime rate of 5.20 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Newport Central, encompassing approximately 17,696 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (30) incidents (42.86% increase)
  • Public order: (19) incidents (137.50% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (13) incidents (-35.00% decrease)
Newport Central Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • East Street with total crimes: 19
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 13
  • Parking Area with total crimes: 8

How safe is Newport Central?

To understand the safety of Newport Central, we need to analyze Newport Central crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Newport Central reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 1,052 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Newport Central witnessed more crimes than 37 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Newport Central experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 1,101 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Newport Central witnessed more crimes than 38 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Newport Central has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Newport Central Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Newport Central has recorded 92 crimes with crime rate of 5.20 ranking 2th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Newport Central crimes were 1,052. The crime rate of Newport Central in 2024 was 59.45 (year) or 4.95 (month) ranking it 2 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Newport Central were around 1,101 crimes with yearly crime rate of 62.21 (year) or 5.18 (month) ranking 1 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport Central)CrimesRank (Newport Central)CrimesRank (Newport Central)
Ryde North West96 11,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58 5745 3725 3
Pan & Barton66 3590 6584 5
Mountjoy & Shide63 4728 4642 4
Sandown South46 7600 5562 6
Sandown North52 6551 7491 7
East Cowes44 8435 8384 8
Ventnor & St Lawrence41 9422 9370 9
Freshwater South35 10381 11368 10
Shanklin Central28 12397 10295 14
Cowes North25 17271 20323 11
Fairlee & Whippingham30 11276 18287 16
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
Lake South16 29334 13213 24
Newport West26 15327 14244 22
Ryde South East27 14222 21252 20
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview22 22215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens18 26177 30243 23
Cowes Medina17 27215 23166 31
Central Rural14 30188 28194 25
Carisbrooke & Gunville19 25181 29184 29
Wootton Bridge12 33201 26192 27
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet14 32153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth17 28163 34150 32
Totland & Colwell14 31171 31174 30
Cowes South & Northwood11 34167 32146 34
Bembridge9 37165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell10 35119 38141 35
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Newport Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 30 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 19 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (21 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (29 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (22 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (30 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (29 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Shoplifting (21 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (20 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 32 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 26 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (19 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 36 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 16 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (22 incidents), followed by Shoplifting also remained a significant concern (15 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (39 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (16 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (34 incidents) and then Shoplifting showed a substantial number of incidents (18 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 346 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 28.83 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 39 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202530
June 202521
May 202529
April 202530
March 202520
February 202532
January 202519
December 202436
November 202434
October 202422
September 202439
August 202434

A total of 105 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.75 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 202510
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202517
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 202413
September 20245
August 202414

A total of 84 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20253
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.17 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 51 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20254
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248

A total of 226 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.83 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202513
June 202520
May 202522
April 202529
March 202521
February 202526
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418

A total of 112 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202519
June 20258
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20251
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 62 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20259
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241

A total of 16 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.29 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20253
February 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244

A total of 10 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
November 20241
August 20241

A total of 5 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 11 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.57 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242

High Crime Locations Newport Central in July 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Newport Central postcode area is presented below.

1. East Street (Map)
Total19
Violence and sexual offences7
Drugs6
Public order4
Criminal damage and arson1
Possession of weapons1
2. St Jamess Street (Map)
Total13
Shoplifting6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Other theft1
3. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Public order5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. West Street (Map)
Total7
Public order4
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
5. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting6
6. Nightclub (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
7. High Street (Map)
Total4
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
8. Parking Area (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Bicycle theft1
9. Pyle Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Shoplifting1

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