Crime Rate in Sandown North: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandown North

The total recorded crimes in Sandown North, Isle of Wight, UK in March 2025 are around 33 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandown North crime rate of 5.66 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Sandown North, encompassing approximately 5,825 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (13) incidents (62.50% increase)
  • Burglary: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Public order: (4) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandown North Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Chesham Terrace with total crimes: 9
  • B3395 with total crimes: 4
  • Avenue Slipway with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sandown North?

To understand the safety of Sandown North, we need to analyze Sandown North crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Isle of Wight:

    • In 2024, Sandown North reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 551 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandown North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 38 other cities.

    • In 2023, Sandown North experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 491 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandown North witnessed more crimes than 32 out of 38 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Isle of Wight, Sandown North has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Negative changes in overall safety.

Sandown North Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Sandown North has recorded 33 crimes with crime rate of 5.66 ranking 8th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Sandown North crimes were 551. The crime rate of Sandown North in 2024 was 94.58 (year) or 7.88 (month) ranking it 7 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandown North were around 491 crimes with yearly crime rate of 84.28 (year) or 7.02 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)CrimesRank (Isle of Wight)
Newport Central81 11,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West59 31,126 11,008 2
Mountjoy & Shide62 2728 4642 4
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill43 6745 3725 3
Pan & Barton50 4590 6584 5
Sandown South46 5600 5562 6
Ventnor & St Lawrence40 7422 9370 9
East Cowes31 10435 8384 8
Freshwater South33 9381 11368 10
Shanklin Central18 24397 10295 14
Cowes North25 15271 20323 11
Cowes Medina29 11215 23166 31
Ryde Monktonmead27 12299 16313 12
Ryde West27 13369 12295 15
Lake North22 19285 17298 13
Lake South19 23334 13213 24
Newport West17 26327 14244 22
Central Rural26 14188 28194 25
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 18303 15277 17
Fairlee & Whippingham24 16276 18287 16
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 17198 27194 26
Shanklin South20 22275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore12 32218 22264 19
Ryde South East15 28222 21252 20
Osborne22 20214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview21 21215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens14 30177 30243 23
Totland & Colwell17 25171 31174 30
Wootton Bridge8 38201 26192 27
Freshwater North & Yarmouth16 27163 34150 32
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 31153 35186 28
Carisbrooke & Gunville10 34181 29184 29
Cowes West & Gurnard15 29145 36109 38
Cowes South & Northwood10 35167 32146 34
Bembridge8 36165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell11 33119 38141 35
Binstead & Fishbourne5 39134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey8 37107 3992 39

Sandown North Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (13 incidents) and then Burglary showed a substantial number of incidents (4 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 8 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (20 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 28 incidents, and Criminal damage and arson was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (14 reports) and Criminal damage and arson incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (20 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (9 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (6 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (7 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 10 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (34 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (30 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 229 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 19.08 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20258
January 202520
December 202428
November 202414
October 202420
September 20249
August 202424
July 202414
June 202434
May 202430
April 202415

A total of 113 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 9.42 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 34 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20256
December 20243
November 20245
October 202411
September 20246
August 20247
July 202410
June 202434
May 202411
April 202413

A total of 20 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20251
December 20241
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20243
June 20246
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 33 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
January 20254
December 20244
November 20244
October 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20244
June 20244
May 20245
April 20241

A total of 66 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20255
December 202413
November 20246
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
July 20245
June 20246
May 20244
April 20244

A total of 13 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.62 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
October 20241
September 20243
August 20241
July 20242
June 20242
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 35 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.18 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20253
January 20252
December 20245
November 20243
October 20243
September 20244
August 20244
June 20242
May 20247
April 20241

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
October 20241
September 20241
August 20242

A total of 9 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
January 20251
December 20242
October 20241
June 20242
May 20242

A total of 10 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.67 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20252
December 20241
September 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 12 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.71 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
December 20241
October 20242
September 20242
July 20241
June 20244
April 20241

A total of 5 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251
July 20241
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
November 20241
May 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
May 20241

High Crime Locations Sandown North in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Sandown North postcode area is presented below.

1. Chesham Terrace (Map)
Total9
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Other crime1
Theft from the person1
2. B3395 (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Burglary1
3. Avenue Slipway (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
4. Fort Mews (Map)
Total3
Other crime1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Crescent Road (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
6. Albion Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Yaverland Close (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Parking Area (Map)
Total1
Anti-social behaviour1
10. Esplanade Road (Map)
Total1
Violence and sexual offences1

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