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Crime in Wootton

Wootton had 43 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 34.5 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 23rd of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 45% below the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was down 22% on the three months before.

PO33, Isle of Wight · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wootton

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34.5crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
23 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
-22%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common24 in 3 months

Month by month

17 Mar 19 Apr 19 May 11 Jun 16 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Wootton. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence2456%
public order512%
criminal damage49%
anti-social behaviour37%
theft37%
weapons25%
robbery12%
vehicle crime12%

Wootton against Isle of Wight

TypeWootton per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence19.330.3▼ 23%
Burglary01.7–
Vehicle crime0.80.5–
Anti-social behaviour2.411.4–
Theft and robbery3.23.2–

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

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Newport144.4▲ 11%
Ryde107.6▲ 8%
Binstead62.4▲ 19%
Whippingham46.4▲ 11%
Wootton34.5▼ 22%
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 Wootton a safe area?

Wootton had about 34.5 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 23 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Wootton?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (24), followed by public order (5) and criminal damage (4).