Crime Rate in Sandown South: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sandown South

The total recorded crimes in Sandown South, Isle of Wight, UK in July 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandown South crime rate of 7.45 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 South, encompassing approximately 6,171 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (20) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (125.00% increase)
  • Public order: (6) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandown South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Supermarket with total crimes: 6
  • Pier Street with total crimes: 5
  • Grafton Lane with total crimes: 5

How safe is Sandown South?

To understand the safety of Sandown South, we need to analyze Sandown South 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 South reported a higher crime volume than the Isle of Wight average, with 600 crimes compared to 336. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Sandown South witnessed more crimes than 34 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

    • In 2023, Sandown South experienced a greater number of crimes than the Isle of Wight average, with 562 crimes compared to 318. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Sandown South witnessed more crimes than 33 out of 38 other areas in the Isle of Wight.

  • Overall Assessment:

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

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

Sandown South Crime Statstics

In July 2025 the Sandown South has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 7.45 ranking 7th out of 38 in the Isle of Wight, UK

In 2024, the total Sandown South crimes were 600. The crime rate of Sandown South in 2024 was 97.22 (year) or 8.10 (month) ranking it 5 dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sandown South were around 562 crimes with yearly crime rate of 91.06 (year) or 7.59 (month) ranking 6 most dangerous area in the Isle of Wight.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandown South)CrimesRank (Sandown South)CrimesRank (Sandown South)
Newport Central92 21,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West96 11,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill58 5745 3725 3
Pan & Barton66 3590 6584 5
Mountjoy & Shide63 4728 4642 4
Sandown North52 6551 7491 7
East Cowes44 8435 8384 8
Ventnor & St Lawrence41 9422 9370 9
Freshwater South35 10381 11368 10
Shanklin Central28 12397 10295 14
Cowes North25 17271 20323 11
Fairlee & Whippingham30 11276 18287 16
Ryde Monktonmead23 19299 16313 12
Ryde West24 18369 12295 15
Lake North27 13285 17298 13
Lake South16 29334 13213 24
Newport West26 15327 14244 22
Ryde South East27 14222 21252 20
Ryde Appley & Elmfield22 21303 15277 17
Shanklin South26 16275 19268 18
Haylands & Swanmore21 23218 22264 19
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch22 20198 27194 26
Osborne19 24214 25246 21
Nettlestone & Seaview22 22215 24146 33
Brading & St Helens18 26177 30243 23
Cowes Medina17 27215 23166 31
Central Rural14 30188 28194 25
Carisbrooke & Gunville19 25181 29184 29
Wootton Bridge12 33201 26192 27
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet14 32153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth17 28163 34150 32
Totland & Colwell14 31171 31174 30
Cowes South & Northwood11 34167 32146 34
Bembridge9 37165 33137 36
Chale, Niton & Shorwell10 35119 38141 35
Cowes West & Gurnard8 38145 36109 38
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 36107 3992 39
Binstead & Fishbourne6 39134 37134 37

Sandown South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 20 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 9 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (16 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (6 cases).

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (18 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (9 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (19 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (24 incidents) and then Public order 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 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 6 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Shoplifting (22 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Shoplifting was another prevalent crime category with 4 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (13 reports) and Public order incidents were also notably high (5 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (28 incidents), followed by Criminal damage and arson also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (27 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (8 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (20 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (14 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 72 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20254
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 202414

A total of 225 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 18.75 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 28 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202520
June 202516
May 202518
April 202519
March 202524
February 202515
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202428
September 202427
August 202420

A total of 42 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.50 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20253
June 20253
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244

A total of 48 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 20256
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.30 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20252
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242

A total of 27 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 52 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 202522
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
May 20253
March 20253
January 20252
December 20241
November 20243
August 20241

A total of 9 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241

A total of 8 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242

A total of 6 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.20 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241

A total of 3 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
September 20241

A total of 2 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
February 20251
January 20251

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241

High Crime Locations Sandown South in July 2025

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

1. Supermarket (Map)
Total6
Shoplifting2
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Pier Street (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Other theft1
3. Grafton Lane (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences5
4. Ferncliff Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Criminal damage and arson1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Guadeloupe Road (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Anti-social behaviour1
6. Benjamen Mews (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
7. Park Rise (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Vehicle crime1
8. Worcester Close (Map)
Total3
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Downsview (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences3
10. Talbot Road (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1

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