Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
98
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO30 · Isle of Wight
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Newport has less crime — 92 vs 98 incidents in April 2026.
Cowes and Newport recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 98 and 92 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (11), while Newport has more Criminal damage & arson (9). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Newport recorded fewer crimes than Cowes — 92 vs 98 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Newport is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cowes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newport had more Criminal damage & arson. Overall, Newport recorded fewer total crimes (92 vs 98).