Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO31 · Isle of Wight
58
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO33 · Isle of Wight
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Cowes has less crime — 58 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newport recorded substantially more crime than Cowes in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 58, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cowes sees higher rates of Shoplifting (10), while Newport has more Anti-social behaviour (16). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cowes recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 58 vs 168 incidents. That is 65% 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 168).