Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO37 · Isle of Wight
69
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
PO39 · Isle of Wight
23
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Totland has less crime — 23 vs 69 incidents in April 2026.
Shanklin recorded substantially more crime than Totland in April 2026 — 69 incidents compared to 23, a 3.0x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Shanklin sees higher rates of Shoplifting (8), while Totland has more Other theft (2). 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, Totland recorded fewer crimes than Shanklin — 23 vs 69 incidents. That is 67% fewer crimes. Totland is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Shanklin saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Totland had more Other theft. Overall, Totland recorded fewer total crimes (23 vs 69).