Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO40 · Isle of Wight
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO33 · Isle of Wight
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Freshwater has less crime — 30 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newport recorded substantially more crime than Freshwater in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 30, a 5.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Freshwater sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (5) and Shoplifting (3), while Newport has more Public order (17) and Anti-social behaviour (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Freshwater recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 30 vs 168 incidents. That is 82% 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 and Shoplifting while Newport had more Public order and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Freshwater recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 168).