Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO33 · Isle of Wight
168
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shanklin has less crime — 57 vs 168 incidents in February 2026.
Newport recorded substantially more crime than Shanklin in February 2026 — 168 incidents compared to 57, a 2.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Public order (17), while Shanklin has more Other theft (7). 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, Shanklin recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 57 vs 168 incidents. That is 66% fewer crimes. Shanklin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Public order while Shanklin had more Other theft. Overall, Shanklin recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 168).