Crime in Shanklin: statistics, rates and trends
835 crimes were recorded in Shanklin in the 12 months to August 2026, 91.9 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and up 9% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime map
- Crime in Shanklin at a glance
- Crime trends in Shanklin
- Types of crime in Shanklin
- Shanklin compared with nearby towns
- Areas within Shanklin
- Streets with the most crime in Shanklin
- What happened after crimes were reported in Shanklin
- Demographics of Shanklin
- Questions about crime in Shanklin
- About this data
Crime map
Violence and sexual offences (372), anti-social behaviour (94) and criminal damage and arson (89) made up 66% of all recorded crime. Its crime rate ranks 449th of the 1,390 towns covered by this site (1 = highest), in the upper half.
| Measure | Shanklin | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to August 2026 | 835 | 11,831 | 5,618,064 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.9 | 83.5 | 96.7 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +9% | -1% | -1% |
| Population | 9,083 | 141,660 | 58,127,638 |
Recorded crime in Shanklin peaked in the year to August 2022 (952 crimes) and was lowest in the year to August 2019 (691). Between the years to August 2018 and 2026 it was almost unchanged, while across England and Wales it fell 4%.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to August 2026 | 835 | 91.9 | 96.7 |
| Year to August 2025 | 767 | 84.4 | 97.2 |
| Year to August 2024 | 771 | 84.9 | 97.9 |
| Year to August 2023 | 713 | 78.5 | n/a |
| Year to August 2022 | 952 | 104.8 | 102.0 |
| Year to August 2021 | 808 | 89.0 | 101.4 |
| Year to August 2020 | 831 | 91.5 | 102.7 |
| Year to August 2019 | 691 | 76.1 | 101.7 |
| Year to August 2018 | 832 | 91.6 | 100.8 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| August 2026 | 85 |
| July 2026 | 89 |
| June 2026 | 68 |
| May 2026 | 98 |
| April 2026 | 60 |
| March 2026 | 70 |
| February 2026 | 53 |
| January 2026 | 67 |
| December 2025 | 78 |
| November 2025 | 50 |
| October 2025 | 50 |
| September 2025 | 67 |
Compared with England and Wales, Shanklin recorded notably more criminal damage and arson (45% above the national rate) and public order (40% above the national rate), and notably less shoplifting (43% below) and burglary (35% below). On the year before, anti-social behaviour rose from 64 to 94 and criminal damage and arson rose from 62 to 89.
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 372 | 41.0 | 34.2 | -7% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 94 | 10.3 | 15.4 | +47% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 89 | 9.8 | 6.7 | +44% |
| Public order | 85 | 9.4 | 6.7 | +13% |
| Other theft | 51 | 5.6 | 6.4 | -2% |
| Shoplifting | 44 | 4.8 | 8.5 | +13% |
| Drugs | 25 | 2.8 | 3.3 | n/a |
| Burglary | 21 | 2.3 | 3.6 | n/a |
| Other crime | 18 | 2.0 | 2.1 | n/a |
| Vehicle crime | 12 | 1.3 | 5.0 | n/a |
| Possession of weapons | 10 | 1.1 | 1.0 | n/a |
| Theft from the person | 6 | 0.7 | 1.7 | n/a |
| Robbery | 5 | 0.6 | 1.4 | n/a |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.8 | n/a |
What each category covers: crime categories.
3 of the 8 nearest towns have a higher crime rate than Shanklin; the highest is Newport (Isle of Wight) (125.6 per 1,000) and the lowest Lee-on-the-Solent (44.9).
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shanklin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 1,427 | 116.0 | +26% |
| Ventnor | 473 | 88.0 | -4% |
| Ryde | 2,246 | 93.6 | +2% |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 3,320 | 125.6 | +37% |
| East Cowes | 654 | 70.4 | -23% |
| Cowes | 766 | 51.2 | -44% |
| Gosport | 5,937 | 85.8 | -7% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,155 | 44.9 | -51% |
Of the 3 areas within Shanklin, Shanklin Central had the highest crime rate (114.4 per 1,000) and Lake South the lowest (59.7).
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Central | Neighbourhood | 3,146 | 360 | 114.4 |
| Shanklin South | Neighbourhood | 3,256 | 335 | 102.9 |
| Lake South | Neighbourhood | 3,751 | 224 | 59.7 |
The 10 locations below account for 41% of the crime recorded in Shanklin over the 12 months to August 2026; the most were recorded at “Parking Area” (70).
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 70 |
| On or near Supermarket | 69 |
| On or near Prospect Road | 39 |
| On or near Marine Cross Road | 32 |
| On or near Carter Avenue | 26 |
| On or near Atherley Road | 24 |
| On or near Cross Street | 21 |
| On or near Lucerne Road | 21 |
| On or near Atherley Cross Road | 20 |
| On or near Newbridge Close | 19 |
Of the 741 crimes in Shanklin with a recorded outcome, 23% ended with the investigation complete and no suspect identified, against 35% across England and Wales; 7.0% were awaiting a court outcome (England and Wales: 5.2%). The 94 anti-social behaviour reports have no outcome and are left out.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 354 | 47.8% | 34.5% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 168 | 22.7% | 35.3% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 52 | 7.0% | 5.2% |
| Under investigation | 48 | 6.5% | 11.5% |
| Local resolution | 41 | 5.5% | 3.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 26 | 3.5% | 2.5% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.8% | 4.7% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.6% | 0.6% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 11 | 1.5% | 1.3% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.7% | 0.3% |
| Suspect charged as part of another case | 2 | 0.3% | 0.0% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% | 0.5% |
Shanklin has an estimated population of 9,083 (ONS, mid-2024). Compared with England and Wales it has an older population (34%, against 19%), more retired residents (38%, against 22%) and fewer students (3.3%, against 7.9%). On the England IoD 2025, the small areas (LSOAs) that make up Shanklin average decile 3.8 (1 = most deprived), more deprived than average.
| Measure | Shanklin | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% | 18.3% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% | 18.9% |
| Residents 16+ in work | 44.2% | 57.2% |
| Residents 16+ unemployed | 3.1% | 3.4% |
| Residents 16+ retired | 37.6% | 21.6% |
| Residents 16+ who are students | 3.3% | 7.9% |
| Residents 16+ with Level 4 qualifications or above (degree, HND and similar) | 25.1% | 33.8% |
| Residents 16+ with no qualifications | 21.5% | 18.2% |
| Households with no car or van | 25.3% | 23.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% | 62.5% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% | 17.1% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% | 20.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 | 5.5 (England) |
Is Shanklin a safe place to live?
Shanklin recorded 91.9 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to August 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.7, and ranks 449th of the 1,390 towns on this site by crime rate (1 = highest). The categories most above the national rate were criminal damage and arson and public order.
What is the most common crime in Shanklin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 372 reports in the 12 months to August 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (94).
Is crime in Shanklin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shanklin was up 9% on the year before: 835 crimes in the 12 months to August 2026 against 767 in the previous 12 months.
What is the population of Shanklin?
About 9,083 people (ONS mid-2024 estimate), 34% of them aged 65 or over (England and Wales: 19%).
Which police force covers Shanklin?
Shanklin is policed by Hampshire.
Police-recorded crime from data.police.uk (September 2017 to August 2026), ONS population estimates and Census 2021. Definitions and limitations: methodology.