Nettlestone vs Newport — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Nettlestone

PO34 · Isle of Wight

7

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences5
  • Other theft1
  • Anti-social behaviour1

Newport

PO33 · Isle of Wight

156

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences86
  • Public order14
  • Shoplifting11

Nettlestone has less crime — 7 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newport recorded substantially more crime than Nettlestone in April 2026 — 156 incidents compared to 7, a 22.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nettlestone sees higher rates of Other theft (1) and Anti-social behaviour (1), while Newport has more Public order (14) and Shoplifting (11). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nettlestone or Newport safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Nettlestone recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 7 vs 156 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Nettlestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Nettlestone and Newport?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Nettlestone saw higher rates of Other theft and Anti-social behaviour while Newport had more Public order and Shoplifting. Overall, Nettlestone recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 156).

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