Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO33 · Isle of Wight
156
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO36 · Isle of Wight
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Sandown has less crime — 150 vs 156 incidents in April 2026.
Newport and Sandown recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 156 and 150 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Newport sees higher rates of Public order (14), while Sandown has more Anti-social behaviour (40). 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, Sandown recorded fewer crimes than Newport — 150 vs 156 incidents. That is 4% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Newport saw higher rates of Public order while Sandown had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Sandown recorded fewer total crimes (150 vs 156).