Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO36 · Isle of Wight
126
crimes in February 2026
Near national average
PO37 · Isle of Wight
57
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Shanklin has less crime — 57 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.
Sandown recorded notably higher crime than Shanklin in February 2026 — 126 vs 57 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (35) and Criminal damage & arson (12), while Shanklin has more Other theft (7) and Anti-social behaviour (5). 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, Shanklin recorded fewer crimes than Sandown — 57 vs 126 incidents. That is 55% fewer crimes. Shanklin is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Sandown saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Criminal damage & arson while Shanklin had more Other theft and Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Shanklin recorded fewer total crimes (57 vs 126).