Nettlestone vs Sandown — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Nettlestone

PO34 · Isle of Wight

1

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences1

Sandown

PO36 · Isle of Wight

126

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences41
  • Shoplifting35
  • Criminal damage & arson12

Nettlestone has less crime — 1 vs 126 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Sandown recorded substantially more crime than Nettlestone in February 2026 — 126 incidents compared to 1, a 126.0x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Sandown records significantly more (41 vs 1 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Nettlestone or Sandown safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Nettlestone recorded fewer crimes than Sandown — 1 vs 126 incidents. That is 99% fewer crimes. Nettlestone is also below the national average for crime.

What are the main differences in crime between Nettlestone and Sandown?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Nettlestone recorded 1 incidents of this type vs 41 in Sandown. Overall, Nettlestone had fewer total crimes (1 vs 126).

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