WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Hampshire Constabulary Police

Crime in Newport Central, Isle of Wight

Comprehensive safety analysis for Newport Central, localized within Isle of Wight.

Total Crimes

89
trending_up +21.9% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

72.82per 1k
trending_down -0.6% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Moderate

Total Population

3,738

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Shoplifting31
Violence & Sexual Offences18
Anti-social Behaviour13
Public Order10
Criminal Damage & Arson4
Weapons Possession3
Other Theft3
Burglary2
Other Crime2
Theft from Person1
Vehicle Crime1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Supermarket Map
Shoplifting: 22Anti-social behaviour: 1
23
On or near St Jamess Street Map
Shoplifting: 6Violence and sexual offences: 3Public order: 1
11
On or near East Street Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Criminal damage and arson: 3Violence and sexual offences: 3
10
On or near High Street Map
Shoplifting: 2Public order: 2Other theft: 1
5
On or near Parking Area Map
Anti-social behaviour: 4Possession of weapons: 1
5
On or near Old Westminster Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2Burglary: 1
3
On or near Nightclub Map
Public order: 2
2
On or near Prospect Road Map
Public order: 1Theft from the person: 1
2
On or near South Street Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Scarrots Lane Map
Public order: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2

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Local Rank

#29safest in Isle of Wight

City Average

75.18per 1k

Local Policing

Newport

Hampshire Constabulary

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Local Priorities

Retail

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Police and Partnership response to business burglaries, in particular those impacting Pharmacies across the Island

ASB

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Focus on retail crime and Anti Social Behaviour impacting businesses, workers and visitors across the IOW

ASB

Issued: 1 May 2026

Status Update

Focus on ASB and low level ASB offending particularly focused in Ryde and Newport

Engagement Events

JUL20

Beat Surgery St Marys Hospital Costa

meeting

Beat Surgery St Marys Hospital Costa
Opportunity for members of the community to engage with local PCSO Tilly from Cowes neighbourhoods policing team. Opportunity for persons to obtain support, crime prevention and discuss any matters that are of concern to them.

schedule

11:00 AM — 12:00 PM

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St marys hospital Costa Coffee

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