Crime in Shanklin: statistics, rates and trends
827 crimes were recorded in Shanklin in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- 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
- Population and deprivation in Shanklin
- Questions about crime in Shanklin
- About this data
827 crimes were recorded in Shanklin in the 12 months to July 2026, 91.0 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 6% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 384 reports (46% of the total).
Of the 1,408 towns covered by this site, Shanklin has the 470th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Shanklin | Isle of Wight | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 827 | 11,798 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 91.0 | 83.3 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +6% | -2% | -1% |
| Population | 9,083 | 141,660 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Shanklin was highest in the year to July 2022 (970 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2019 (722). Over the whole period it rose 2%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 827 | 91.0 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 782 | 86.1 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 734 | 80.8 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 745 | 82.0 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 970 | 106.8 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 789 | 86.9 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 804 | 88.5 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 722 | 79.5 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 814 | 89.6 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| 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 |
| August 2025 | 77 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Shanklin over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for public order, criminal damage and arson.
The largest increases were in criminal damage and arson (+19%) and public order (+15%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 384 | 42.3 | 1.23 | -4% |
| Public order | 86 | 9.5 | 1.43 | +15% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 83 | 9.1 | 1.35 | +19% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 82 | 9.0 | 0.59 | +14% |
| Other theft | 57 | 6.3 | 0.98 | +10% |
| Shoplifting | 38 | 4.2 | 0.50 | -3% |
| Burglary | 22 | 2.4 | 0.68 | +47% |
| Drugs | 22 | 2.4 | 0.74 | +100% |
| Other crime | 17 | 1.9 | 0.89 | +55% |
| Possession of weapons | 11 | 1.2 | 1.25 | -27% |
| Vehicle crime | 11 | 1.2 | 0.25 | -21% |
| Robbery | 6 | 0.7 | 0.49 | +100% |
| Theft from the person | 5 | 0.6 | 0.33 | +25% |
| Bicycle theft | 3 | 0.3 | 0.40 | +0% |
Violence and sexual offences in Shanklin
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Shanklin recorded 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (42.3 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and down 4% on the year before. It made up 46.4% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Shanklin
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Shanklin recorded 86 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.5 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and up 15% on the year before. It made up 10.4% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Shanklin
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Shanklin recorded 83 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and up 19% on the year before. It made up 10.0% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Shanklin
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Shanklin recorded 82 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 14% on the year before. It made up 9.9% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Shanklin
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Shanklin recorded 57 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (6.3 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and up 10% on the year before. It made up 6.9% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Shanklin
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Shanklin recorded 38 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and down 3% on the year before. It made up 4.6% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Shanklin
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Shanklin recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 47% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Shanklin
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Shanklin recorded 22 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 2.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Shanklin
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Shanklin recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.9 per 1,000 residents), close to the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and up 55% on the year before. It made up 2.1% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Shanklin
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Shanklin recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 27% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Shanklin
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Shanklin recorded 11 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.2 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and down 21% on the year before. It made up 1.3% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Shanklin
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Shanklin recorded 6 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and up 100% on the year before. It made up 0.7% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Shanklin
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Shanklin recorded 5 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 25% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Shanklin
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Shanklin recorded 3 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.3 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and almost unchanged on the year before. It made up 0.4% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the towns closest to Shanklin, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Shanklin.
| Town | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Shanklin |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sandown | 1,412 | 114.8 | +26% |
| Ventnor | 479 | 89.1 | -2% |
| Ryde | 2,231 | 93.0 | +2% |
| Newport (Isle of Wight) | 3,402 | 128.7 | +41% |
| East Cowes | 652 | 70.2 | -23% |
| Cowes | 732 | 48.9 | -46% |
| Gosport | 5,894 | 85.1 | -7% |
| Lee-on-the-Solent | 1,137 | 44.2 | -51% |
3 areas within Shanklin, ordered by crime rate over the 12 months to July 2026. Shanklin Central had the highest rate (117.9 per 1,000) and Lake South the lowest (61.1). Busy town and city centres often show high rates because many of the people there do not live there.
| Area | Type | Population | Crimes | Per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shanklin Central | Neighbourhood | 3,146 | 371 | 117.9 |
| Shanklin South | Neighbourhood | 3,256 | 310 | 95.2 |
| Lake South | Neighbourhood | 3,751 | 229 | 61.1 |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Shanklin over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Parking Area | 68 |
| On or near Supermarket | 61 |
| On or near Prospect Road | 34 |
| On or near Marine Cross Road | 30 |
| On or near Atherley Road | 25 |
| On or near Atherley Cross Road | 23 |
| On or near Carter Avenue | 23 |
| On or near The Rogers | 22 |
| On or near Cross Street | 21 |
| On or near Lucerne Road | 21 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Shanklin over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 363 | 43.9% |
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 175 | 21.2% |
| Not recorded | 82 | 9.9% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 60 | 7.3% |
| Under investigation | 51 | 6.2% |
| Local resolution | 34 | 4.1% |
| Status update unavailable | 21 | 2.5% |
| Court result unavailable | 13 | 1.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 12 | 1.5% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 10 | 1.2% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 5 | 0.6% |
| Further investigation is not in the public interest | 1 | 0.1% |
Shanklin has an estimated population of 9,083. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Shanklin sits in decile 3.8, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Shanklin |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 12.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 53.0% |
| Aged 65 and over | 34.5% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 67.0% |
| Social rented homes | 8.7% |
| Private rented homes | 24.3% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.8 |
Is Shanklin a safe place to live?
Shanklin recorded 91.0 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Shanklin?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 384 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by public order (86).
Is crime in Shanklin going up or down?
Recorded crime in Shanklin was up 6% on the year before: 827 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 782 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Shanklin?
Shanklin is policed by Hampshire. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Shanklin. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.