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 May 2025 are around 39 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sandown South crime rate of 6.32 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (18) incidents (-5.26% decrease)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (9) incidents (0.00% decrease)
  • Burglary: (3) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sandown South Crime Hotspots

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

  • Guadeloupe Road with total crimes: 5
  • Grange Road with total crimes: 4
  • Pier Street with total crimes: 4

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 May 2025 the Sandown South has recorded 39 crimes with crime rate of 6.32 ranking 10th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sandown South)CrimesRank (Sandown South)CrimesRank (Sandown South)
Newport Central95 11,052 21,101 1
Ryde North West72 21,126 11,008 2
Parkhurst & Hunnyhill59 4745 3725 3
Sandown North59 3551 7491 7
Mountjoy & Shide51 6728 4642 4
Pan & Barton54 5590 6584 5
Ventnor & St Lawrence44 7422 9370 9
East Cowes42 8435 8384 8
Shanklin Central41 9397 10295 14
Freshwater South37 11381 11368 10
Cowes North17 24271 20323 11
Ryde Monktonmead27 16299 16313 12
Ryde West34 12369 12295 15
Lake North15 30285 17298 13
Lake South19 21334 13213 24
Newport West33 13327 14244 22
Cowes Medina31 14215 23166 31
Ryde Appley & Elmfield16 28303 15277 17
Shanklin South30 15275 19268 18
Fairlee & Whippingham18 23276 18287 16
Cowes South & Northwood25 17167 32146 34
Osborne23 18214 25246 21
Haylands & Swanmore20 20218 22264 19
Carisbrooke & Gunville21 19181 29184 29
Ryde South East13 33222 21252 20
Chale, Niton & Shorwell18 22119 38141 35
Brading & St Helens13 35177 30243 23
Nettlestone & Seaview16 29215 24146 33
Central Rural16 27188 28194 25
Cowes West & Gurnard17 25145 36109 38
Wroxall, Lowtherville & Bonchurch13 32198 27194 26
Wootton Bridge9 39201 26192 27
Totland & Colwell17 26171 31174 30
Brighstone, Calbourne & Shalfleet13 34153 35186 28
Freshwater North & Yarmouth14 31163 34150 32
Bembridge13 36165 33137 36
Binstead & Fishbourne12 37134 37134 37
Newchurch, Havenstreet & Ashey10 38107 3992 39

Sandown South Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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).

July 2024 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 17 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During June 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (46 reports) and Shoplifting incidents were also notably high (16 cases).

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (5 incidents).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 29 Drugs incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.23 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 4 reported cases.

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

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. July 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20259
April 20259
March 20253
February 20254
January 20254
December 20243
November 20242
October 20243
September 20248
August 202414
July 202417
June 202414
May 20241

A total of 14 Burglary incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 56 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20256
March 20253
February 20252
January 20252
December 20243
November 20241
October 202411
September 20243
August 20244
July 20244
June 202412
May 20244

A total of 264 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 20.31 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 46 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202518
April 202519
March 202524
February 202515
January 202510
December 202415
November 202413
October 202428
September 202427
August 202420
July 202417
June 202446
May 202412

A total of 50 Public order incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 4.17 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20253
April 20255
March 20254
February 20253
January 20253
December 20242
November 20245
October 20243
September 20242
August 20246
July 20244
June 202410

A total of 67 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 6.09 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 22 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20253
March 20254
February 20256
January 202522
December 20244
November 20241
October 20245
September 20244
June 202416
May 20241

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 13 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
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
March 20251
December 20242
September 20241
June 20242

A total of 18 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20241
September 20241
August 20241
July 20241
June 20244
May 20245

A total of 9 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
February 20252
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
July 20241
May 20241

A total of 28 Other theft incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20254
February 20251
January 20251
December 20242
November 20242
October 20243
September 20244
August 20242
July 20242
June 20242
May 20245

A total of 3 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 13 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
May 20241

A total of 4 Robbery incidents were recorded over 13 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. June 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20251
November 20241
June 20242

High Crime Locations Sandown South in May 2025

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

1. Guadeloupe Road (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Grange Road (Map)
Total4
Anti-social behaviour2
Burglary1
Criminal damage and arson1
3. Pier Street (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Theft from the person1
4. Park Rise (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences4
5. Benjamen Mews (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other crime1
6. Central Way (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Public order1
7. Old Reservoir Lane (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. Union Road (Map)
Total2
Drugs1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Station Avenue (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Talbot Road (Map)
Total1
Drugs1

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