Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO40 · Isle of Wight
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO36 · Isle of Wight
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
Freshwater has less crime — 30 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Sandown recorded substantially more crime than Freshwater in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 30, a 4.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Freshwater sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (3), while Sandown has more Shoplifting (35). 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, Freshwater recorded fewer crimes than Sandown — 30 vs 126 incidents. That is 76% fewer crimes. Freshwater is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Freshwater saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour while Sandown had more Shoplifting. Overall, Freshwater recorded fewer total crimes (30 vs 126).