Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO30 · Isle of Wight
73
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cowes has less crime — 58 vs 73 incidents in February 2026.
Newport saw somewhat more crime than Cowes in February 2026 (73 vs 58 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Newport has more Anti-social behaviour (10). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cowes recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 58 vs 73 incidents. That is 21% fewer crimes. Cowes is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cowes saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Newport had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cowes recorded fewer total crimes (58 vs 73).