Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO33 · Isle of Wight
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Shanklin has less crime — 69 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Newport recorded notably higher crime than Shanklin in April 2026 — 156 vs 69 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Shanklin has more Anti-social behaviour (7). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Shanklin recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 69 vs 156 incidents. That is 56% 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 Public order while Shanklin had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shanklin recorded fewer total crimes (69 vs 156).