Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO34 · Isle of Wight
7
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Nettlestone has less crime — 7 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Shanklin recorded substantially more crime than Nettlestone in April 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 7, a 9.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Nettlestone sees higher rates of Other theft (1), while Shanklin has more Shoplifting (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Nettlestone recorded fewer crimes than Shanklin — 7 vs 69 incidents. That is 90% 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 Shanklin had more Shoplifting. Overall, Nettlestone recorded fewer total crimes (7 vs 69).