Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO30 · Isle of Wight
92
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shanklin has less crime — 69 vs 92 incidents in April 2026.
Newport saw somewhat more crime than Shanklin in April 2026 (92 vs 69 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Criminal damage & arson (9), while Shanklin has more Shoplifting (8). 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, Shanklin recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 69 vs 92 incidents. That is 25% fewer crimes. Shanklin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Criminal damage & arson while Shanklin had more Shoplifting. Overall, Shanklin recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 92).