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 March 2025 are around 81 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport Central crime rate of 4.58 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 Mar were:

  • Shoplifting: (21) incidents (-19.23% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (-37.50% decrease)
  • Public order: (12) incidents (71.43% increase)
Newport Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 17
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 17
  • Pyle Street with total crimes: 7

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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 2025 the Newport Central has recorded 81 crimes with crime rate of 4.58 ranking 1th 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)
Ryde North West59 31,126 11,008 2
Mountjoy & Shide62 2728 4642 4
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill43 6745 3725 3
Pan & Barton50 4590 6584 5
Sandown South46 5600 5562 6
Sandown North33 8551 7491 7
Ventnor & St Lawrence40 7422 9370 9
East Cowes31 10435 8384 8
Freshwater South33 9381 11368 10
Shanklin Central18 24397 10295 14
Cowes North25 15271 20323 11
Cowes Medina29 11215 23166 31
Ryde Monktonmead27 12299 16313 12
Ryde West27 13369 12295 15
Lake North22 19285 17298 13
Lake South19 23334 13213 24
Newport West17 26327 14244 22
Central Rural26 14188 28194 25
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 18303 15277 17
Fairlee & Whippingham24 16276 18287 16
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 17198 27194 26
Shanklin South20 22275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore12 32218 22264 19
Ryde South East15 28222 21252 20
Osborne22 20214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview21 21215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens14 30177 30243 23
Totland & Colwell17 25171 31174 30
Wootton Bridge8 38201 26192 27
Freshwater North & Yarmouth16 27163 34150 32
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 31153 35186 28
Carisbrooke & Gunville10 34181 29184 29
Cowes West & Gurnard15 29145 36109 38
Cowes South & Northwood10 35167 32146 34
Bembridge8 36165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell11 33119 38141 35
Binstead & Fishbourne5 39134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey8 37107 3992 39

Newport Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 18 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (64 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (20 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (38 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (10 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (21 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Shoplifting (10 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 124 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 10.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202510
February 202517
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 202413
September 20245
August 202414
July 202418
June 202418
May 202410
April 20248

A total of 92 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243
April 20247

A total of 192 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 16.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 26 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202521
February 202526
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420
May 20243
April 202410

A total of 379 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 31.58 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202520
February 202532
January 202519
December 202436
November 202434
October 202422
September 202439
August 202434
July 202420
June 202464
May 202438
April 202421

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
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248
April 20243

A total of 61 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246
April 20243

A total of 42 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20241
September 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20253
November 20241
September 20241
August 20244
July 20241
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.89 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241
April 20243

A total of 16 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20252
December 20242
November 20241
September 20241
August 20242
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Newport Central in March 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total17
Public order5
Anti-social behaviour4
Drugs4
Criminal damage and arson2
Violence and sexual offences2
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total17
Shoplifting14
Other theft2
Public order1
3. Pyle Street (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
Theft from the person1
4. St Jamess Street (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
5. Scarrots Lane (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
Public order1
6. Sea Street (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Nightclub (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Shoplifting2
Public order1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. St Cross Lane (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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