Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO34 · Isle of Wight
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO36 · Isle of Wight
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Nettlestone has less crime — 7 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Sandown recorded substantially more crime than Nettlestone in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 7, a 21.4x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nettlestone sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Sandown has more Shoplifting (27). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Nettlestone recorded fewer crimes than Sandown — 7 vs 150 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Nettlestone is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Nettlestone saw higher rates of Other theft while Sandown had more Shoplifting. Overall, Nettlestone recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 150).