Newport vs Yarmouth — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Newport

PO33 · Isle of Wight

168

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences89
  • Public order17
  • Anti-social behaviour16

Yarmouth

PO41 · Isle of Wight

2

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences2

Yarmouth has less crime — 2 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Newport recorded substantially more crime than Yarmouth in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 2, a 84.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Newport records significantly more (89 vs 2 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Newport or Yarmouth safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Yarmouth recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 2 vs 168 incidents. That is 99% 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 February 2026, Newport recorded 89 incidents of this type vs 2 in Yarmouth. Overall, Yarmouth had fewer total crimes (2 vs 168).

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