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Crime in Northwood

Northwood had 28 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 49.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 18th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 21% below the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was up 17% on the three months before.

PO31, Isle of Wight · within 0.75 miles of the middle of Northwood

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49.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
18 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
+17%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common19 in 3 months

Month by month

5 Mar 9 Apr 10 May 8 Jun 11 Jul 9 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.75 miles of the middle of Northwood. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1968%
criminal damage311%
drugs27%
theft27%
shoplifting14%
other crime14%

Northwood against Isle of Wight

TypeNorthwood per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence33.330.3▲ 36%
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime00.5–
Anti-social behaviour011.4–
Theft and robbery3.53.2–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Carisbrooke172.5▲ 14%
Newport144.4▲ 11%
East Cowes82.5▲ 29%
Cowes81.6▲ 30%
Northwood49.1▲ 17%
Whippingham46.4▲ 11%
Gurnard20.3▲ 9%
See every Isle of Wight area ranked on the crime in Isle of Wight page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Northwood a safe area?

Northwood had about 49.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 18 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Northwood?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (19), followed by criminal damage (3) and drugs (2).