Hampshire Constabulary

Is Shanklin and Ventnor Safe?

Crime statistics for Shanklin and Ventnor. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.

Last 12 months: April 2025 – March 2026 1,068 crimes
9 / 100 High Crime

Safety Score !

1,068 Crimes (last 12 months)
30.8% Resolution Rate (last 12m) !
↓5% vs Previous 12 Months

Crime Zone Map

Neighbourhood boundaries coloured by safety score. Click adjacent zones to explore.

Very Safe (85+) Safe (65–84) Average (45–64) Below Avg (25–44) High Crime (0–24)

Crime by Category

Last 12 months — 1,068 total crimes recorded in Shanklin and Ventnor

Violent Crime
484 45.3%
Public Order
127 11.9%
Anti-Social Behaviour
107 10%
Criminal Damage & Arson
97 9.1%
Shoplifting
70 6.6%
Other Theft
63 5.9%
Drugs
29 2.7%
Burglary
26 2.4%
Other Crime
24 2.2%
Vehicle Crime
19 1.8%
Possession of Weapons
13 1.2%
Bicycle Theft
4 0.4%
Robbery
4 0.4%
Theft from Person
1 0.1%

Monthly Crime Trend

Month-by-month crime totals for Shanklin and Ventnor — last 12 months

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Shanklin and Ventnor safe?

Shanklin and Ventnor has a CrimeRadar safety score of 9/100, rated High Crime. A total of 1,068 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 5% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Shanklin and Ventnor are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.

How many crimes were recorded in Shanklin and Ventnor in the last 12 months?

1,068 crimes were recorded in Shanklin and Ventnor in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 5% compared to the previous 12-month period (1,124 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 484 incidents.

What is the most common crime in Shanklin and Ventnor?

The most common crime in Shanklin and Ventnor is Violent Crime, with 484 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 45.3% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.

Is crime in Shanklin and Ventnor increasing or decreasing?

Crime in Shanklin and Ventnor is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 5% — from 1,124 crimes in the previous 12 months to 1,068 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.

What is the safety score for Shanklin and Ventnor?

Shanklin and Ventnor has a safety score of 9 out of 100 (High Crime). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.

How does Shanklin and Ventnor compare to the Hampshire Constabulary average?

Shanklin and Ventnor has a safety score of 9/100, while the Hampshire Constabulary force area average is 18/100. Shanklin and Ventnor is below the force average for safety. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.

What is the crime resolution rate in Shanklin and Ventnor?

30.8% of crimes recorded in Shanklin and Ventnor resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Hampshire Constabulary. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.

How much violent crime is there in Shanklin and Ventnor?

484 violent crimes were recorded in Shanklin and Ventnor in the last 12 months — representing 45.3% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 107 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.

When was the crime data for Shanklin and Ventnor last updated?

The crime data for Shanklin and Ventnor was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.

How can I compare Shanklin and Ventnor with other areas?

You can compare Shanklin and Ventnor with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.

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Data source: All crime data is sourced from the UK Police Data, operated by the Home Office, and is published under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Last updated: March 2026.