Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
PO40 · Isle of Wight
30
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
PO39 · Isle of Wight
27
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Totland has less crime — 27 vs 30 incidents in February 2026.
Freshwater and Totland recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 30 and 27 incidents respectively. Both areas share a near-identical crime profile, with Violence & sexual offences dominating in each. Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
Full reports cover 24 months of trends, ward breakdowns, outcome rates, and a detailed safety score — from £4.99.
Based on February 2026 Police data, Totland recorded fewer crimes than Freshwater — 27 vs 30 incidents. That is 10% fewer crimes. Totland is also below the national average for crime.
Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Freshwater recorded 12 incidents of this type vs 11 in Totland. Total crime levels were broadly similar.