Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO36 · Isle of Wight
150
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
PO39 · Isle of Wight
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Totland has less crime — 23 vs 150 incidents in April 2026.
Sandown recorded substantially more crime than Totland in April 2026 — 150 incidents compared to 23, a 6.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Sandown sees higher rates of Shoplifting (27), while Totland has more Other theft (2). 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, Totland recorded fewer crimes than Sandown — 23 vs 150 incidents. That is 85% fewer crimes. Totland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Sandown saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Totland had more Other theft. Overall, Totland recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 150).