New police figures show the Island's worst crime trouble spots
Leading the crime statistics for May were 'violent and sexual offences', which accounted for 488 incidents – around 44 per cent of all recorded crime.
This number is slightly down from 491 in April and 501 in March, yet remains the most frequently reported crime on the Island.
Police attending reports of a burglary in Newport town centre in May (Image: IWCP)
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Over 500 crimes linked to violence and sex offences on the Island in one month
Latest crime stats reveal grim record - See where crimes were reported
Violent and sexual offences were followed by anti-social behaviour (156), public order offences (108), criminal damage and arson (81) and shoplifting (73).
Other notable categories included:
Other theft – 58 incidents
Burglary – 45 incidents
Drug offences – 41 incidents
Vehicle crime – 20 incidents
Other crimes – 20 incidents
Possession of weapons – 10 incidents
Bicycle theft – Eight incidents
Theft from the person – Five incidents
Robbery – Two incidents
These account for 1,115 reports in May, compared to 1,075 recorded incidents in April and 980 in March.
Where crime happened
Newport once again topped the list as the Island's primary crime hotspot, with 275 reported incidents in May.
Ryde followed with 233 reports, while Sandown, Shanklin and Ventnor rounded up the top five.
Here is the top 20 crime hot spots reported during May 2025:
Newport (275)
Ryde (233)
Sandown (108)
Shanklin (89)
Ventnor and Lowtherville (61)
Cowes (54)
East Cowes and Osborne (48)
Freshwater (31)
Wootton (21)
Binstead (19)
Bembridge (17)
Gunville (13)
Brading (11)
Rookley (Nine)
Totland (Eight)
Brighstone (Eight)
Yarmouth (Six)
Wroxall (Six)
Thorness (Five)
Winford (Five)
Investigative outcomes
Hampshire and IW Constabulary's figures show that a large number of the reported crimes from May remain under investigation, while others have been closed without a suspect identified.
Here is the breakdown of investigative outcomes for the month:
Under investigation: 487
Unable to prosecute suspect: 223
Investigation complete; no suspect identified: 167
No outcome recorded: 156
Local resolution: 30
Awaiting court outcome: 25
Action to be taken by another organisation: 13
Offender given a caution: Five
Further investigation not in the public interest: Four
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