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 May 2025 are around 95 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Newport Central crime rate of 5.37 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (-3.33% decrease)
  • Shoplifting: (22) incidents (-24.14% decrease)
  • Public order: (11) incidents (-21.43% decrease)
Newport Central Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Street with total crimes: 18
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 16
  • St Jamess Street with total crimes: 14

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 May 2025 the Newport Central has recorded 95 crimes with crime rate of 5.37 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Newport Central)CrimesRank (Newport Central)CrimesRank (Newport Central)
Ryde North West72 21,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill59 4745 3725 3
Sandown North59 3551 7491 7
Mountjoy & Shide51 6728 4642 4
Pan & Barton54 5590 6584 5
Sandown South39 10600 5562 6
Ventnor & St Lawrence44 7422 9370 9
East Cowes42 8435 8384 8
Shanklin Central41 9397 10295 14
Freshwater South37 11381 11368 10
Cowes North17 24271 20323 11
Ryde Monktonmead27 16299 16313 12
Ryde West34 12369 12295 15
Lake North15 30285 17298 13
Lake South19 21334 13213 24
Newport West33 13327 14244 22
Cowes Medina31 14215 23166 31
Ryde Appley & Elmfield16 28303 15277 17
Shanklin South30 15275 19268 18
Fairlee & Whippingham18 23276 18287 16
Cowes South & Northwood25 17167 32146 34
Osborne23 18214 25246 21
Haylands & Swanmore20 20218 22264 19
Carisbrooke & Gunville21 19181 29184 29
Ryde South East13 33222 21252 20
Chale, Niton & Shorwell18 22119 38141 35
Brading & St Helens13 35177 30243 23
Nettlestone & Seaview16 29215 24146 33
Central Rural16 27188 28194 25
Cowes West & Gurnard17 25145 36109 38
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch13 32198 27194 26
Wootton Bridge9 39201 26192 27
Totland & Colwell17 26171 31174 30
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 34153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth14 31163 34150 32
Bembridge13 36165 33137 36
Binstead & Fishbourne12 37134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 38107 3992 39

Newport Central Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 417 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 32.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 64 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202529
April 202530
March 202520
February 202532
January 202519
December 202436
November 202434
October 202422
September 202439
August 202434
July 202420
June 202464
May 202438

A total of 132 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 10.15 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20257
March 202510
February 202517
January 20255
December 20243
November 20243
October 202413
September 20245
August 202414
July 202418
June 202418
May 202410

A total of 110 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 8.46 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 202514
March 202512
February 20257
January 20256
December 20249
November 20246
October 20245
September 20247
August 20248
July 20248
June 202414
May 20243

A total of 233 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 17.92 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 29 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202522
April 202529
March 202521
February 202526
January 202515
December 202416
November 202415
October 202415
September 202416
August 202418
July 202417
June 202420
May 20243

A total of 96 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.38 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20258
March 20255
February 20258
January 20256
December 20248
November 202414
October 20246
September 20246
August 20248
July 20248
June 20244
May 20248

A total of 53 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.08 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20255
April 20257
March 20254
February 20251
January 20254
December 20244
November 20241
October 20246
September 20243
August 20248
July 20244
June 20244
May 20242

A total of 17 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.70 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
February 20251
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
October 20242
July 20241
June 20246
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
August 20242

A total of 10 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

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

A total of 66 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 5.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20257
February 20256
January 20257
December 20246
November 20245
October 20244
September 20243
August 20241
July 20245
June 20248
May 20246

A total of 18 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
April 20251
March 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20242

A total of 6 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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 May 2025

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

1. East Street (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs5
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
Public order1
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total16
Shoplifting16
3. St Jamess Street (Map)
Total14
Violence and sexual offences7
Public order4
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Parking Area (Map)
Total8
Burglary2
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Other theft1
5. Sea Street (Map)
Total5
Public order2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Pyle Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour4
Public order1
7. Scarrots Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Drugs1
8. High Street (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Shoplifting1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting2

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