Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO40 · Isle of Wight
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO32 · Isle of Wight
55
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Freshwater has less crime — 30 vs 55 incidents in February 2026.
Newport recorded notably higher crime than Freshwater in February 2026 — 55 vs 30 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Freshwater sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5), while Newport has more Other crime (5). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Freshwater recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 30 vs 55 incidents. That is 45% fewer crimes. Freshwater is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Freshwater saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Newport had more Other crime. Overall, Freshwater recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 55).