An unusual trend given the Island's seasonal work, but it may have been down to sanctions. Less people were claiming 'out of work benefits' in September than August 2016.
There has been a rise in the last month in the number of Isle of Wight residents claiming out of work benefits, and a rise of 180 since the same time last year.
See within for the number of Isle of Wight residents seeking out of work benefits or Universal Credit in the last month, broken down between sex and age groups