Newport vs Yarmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newport

PO32 · Isle of Wight

80

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Anti-social behaviour13
  • Shoplifting9

Yarmouth

PO41 · Isle of Wight

3

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences3

Yarmouth has less crime — 3 vs 80 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Newport recorded substantially more crime than Yarmouth in April 2026 — 80 incidents compared to 3, a 26.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newport records significantly more (41 vs 3 incidents). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newport or Yarmouth safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 3 vs 80 incidents. That is 96% fewer crimes. Yarmouth is also below the national average for crime.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Newport recorded 41 incidents of this type vs 3 in Yarmouth. Overall, Yarmouth had fewer total crimes (3 vs 80).

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