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Crime in Sandown

Sandown had 447 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 131.7 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 4th of 28 Isle of Wight areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 111% above the middle Isle of Wight area. Crime was level on the three months before.

PO36, Isle of Wight · within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sandown

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131.7crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
4 of 28Isle of Wight rank1st is the highest rate
0%on the 3 months beforeless crime
violencemost common163 in 3 months

Month by month

127 Mar 174 Apr 147 May 127 Jun 165 Jul 155 Aug

Crimes recorded within 1.5 miles of the middle of Sandown. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence16336%
anti-social behaviour8719%
shoplifting5212%
public order4811%
criminal damage286%
theft245%
drugs153%
burglary82%

Sandown against Isle of Wight

TypeSandown per 1,000Middle Isle of Wight areaChange
Violence4830.3▲ 9%
Burglary2.41.7–
Vehicle crime1.20.5–
Anti-social behaviour25.611.4▼ 8%
Theft and robbery8.83.2▲ 20%

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Lake136.6▼ 1%
Sandown131.70%
Shanklin90.1▲ 3%
Brading62.9▲ 32%
Winford28.9▲ 6%
See every Isle of Wight area ranked on the crime in Isle of Wight page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Sandown a safe area?

Sandown had about 131.7 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 4 of 28 Isle of Wight areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sandown?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (163), followed by anti-social behaviour (87) and shoplifting (52).