Crime Rate in Isle of Wight: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Isle of Wight

The total recorded crimes in Isle of Wight, UK in January 2026 are around 933 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Isle of Wight crime rate of 6.64 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 Isle of Wight, encompassing approximately 140,459 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jan were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (416) incidents (0.24% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (101) incidents (24.69% increase)
  • Shoplifting: (82) incidents (-10.87% decrease)
Isle of Wight Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 18
  • Parkhurst Road with total crimes: 17
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 16

Isle of Wight Police Info:

Hampshire Constabulary

Isle of Wight Crime Analysis: Ward & Area

The difference in crime rates between the most dangerous ward, Newport Central (88 crimes), and the safest, Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet (5 crimes), is 83 crimes. This measurable difference indicates a some disparity in safety across Isle of Wight.

Similarly, the area of Newport East & Parkhurst East (116 crimes) reports a significantly higher crime count compared to Brighstone & Shalfleet (10 crimes), with a difference of 106 crimes. This measurable difference highlights the diverse crime landscape within Isle of Wight.

Most Dangerous Wards:

Newport Central88
Ryde North West87
Sandown South58
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill57
Pan & Barton50

Safest Wards:

Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey8
Nettlestone & Seaview7
Chale, Niton & Shorwell7
Binstead & Fishbourne6
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet5

Most Dangerous Areas:

Newport East & Parkhurst East116
Newport Central & Parkhurst West108
Sandown & Brading101
Ryde Central89
Newport South & West62

Safest Areas:

Ventnor & Wroxall30
Bembridge & Nettlestone19
Binstead & Wootton18
Niton, Shorwell & Godshill16
Brighstone & Shalfleet10

Isle of Wight Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

During January 2026, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (416 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (101 cases).

December 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 415 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 92 incidents.

During November 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (381 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (88 cases).

In October 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (396 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (127 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (425 incidents) were the most common in September 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (100 incidents) also being high.

For August 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (502 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (152 incidents).

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 471 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 163 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (441 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (99 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (489 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (156 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (491 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Public order (120 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (502 incidents) and then Public order showed a substantial number of incidents (97 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 395 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 101 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 1332 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 111.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 163 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026101
December 202581
November 202579
October 2025127
September 2025100
August 2025152
July 2025163
June 202599
May 2025156
April 2025108
March 202586
February 202580

A total of 151 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.58 incidents per month. September 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 21 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20269
December 202510
November 20259
October 20257
September 202521
August 202517
July 202513
June 202511
May 202510
April 202513
March 202511
February 202520

A total of 171 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.25 incidents per month. January 2026 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202624
December 202511
November 20257
October 202516
September 20258
August 202515
July 202519
June 202511
May 202520
April 202519
March 20256
February 202515

A total of 444 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 37.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 48 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202632
December 202544
November 202532
October 202531
September 202538
August 202526
July 202539
June 202548
May 202541
April 202533
March 202540
February 202540

A total of 860 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 71.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 86 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202680
December 202577
November 202566
October 202561
September 202577
August 202586
July 202577
June 202552
May 202581
April 202575
March 202553
February 202575

A total of 1139 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 94.92 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 130 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202661
December 202584
November 202577
October 202588
September 202594
August 2025120
July 2025130
June 202583
May 2025108
April 2025120
March 202597
February 202577

A total of 47 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.27 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20264
December 20254
October 20256
September 20252
August 20255
July 20254
June 20253
May 20258
April 20258
March 20251
February 20252

A total of 5324 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 443.67 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 502 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 2026416
December 2025415
November 2025381
October 2025396
September 2025425
August 2025502
July 2025471
June 2025441
May 2025489
April 2025491
March 2025502
February 2025395

A total of 58 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.83 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 20252
November 20254
October 20256
September 20254
August 20256
July 20254
June 20256
May 20255
April 20253
March 20258
February 20253

A total of 1018 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 84.83 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 101 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202682
December 202592
November 202588
October 202594
September 202576
August 202582
July 202581
June 202569
May 202573
April 202590
March 202590
February 2025101

A total of 69 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.75 incidents per month. December 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20267
December 202513
November 20255
October 20254
September 20258
August 20255
July 20257
June 20255
May 20252
April 20255
March 20254
February 20254

A total of 652 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 54.33 incidents per month. August 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 70 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202646
December 202547
November 202552
October 202542
September 202557
August 202570
July 202569
June 202551
May 202558
April 202561
March 202552
February 202547

A total of 235 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.58 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202626
December 20259
November 202520
October 202517
September 202525
August 202513
July 202528
June 202518
May 202520
April 202524
March 202514
February 202521

A total of 303 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 25.25 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 45 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 202638
December 202530
November 202523
October 202519
September 202521
August 202531
July 202525
June 202515
May 202545
April 202525
March 202517
February 202514

High Crime Locations Isle of Wight in January 2026

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences4
Criminal damage and arson4
Drugs3
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order2
Theft from the person1
Other crime1
2. Parkhurst Road (Map)
Total17
Violence and sexual offences14
Public order1
Other crime1
Drugs1
3. St Jamess Street (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting10
Public order3
Drugs2
Burglary1
4. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting15
Robbery1
5. Bus/Coach Station (Map)
Total11
Violence and sexual offences4
Shoplifting2
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour2
Drugs1
6. Anglesea Street (Map)
Total10
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour4

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