Crime Rate in Bensham Manor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bensham Manor

The total recorded crimes in Bensham Manor, Croydon, UK in March 2025 are around 155 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bensham Manor crime rate of 1.46 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Bensham Manor, encompassing approximately 106,358 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (54) incidents (35.00% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (28) incidents (16.67% increase)
  • Other theft: (25) incidents (733.33% increase)
Bensham Manor Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Bensham Lane with total crimes: 12
  • Harry Close with total crimes: 12
  • Beechwood Avenue with total crimes: 7

How safe is Bensham Manor?

To understand the safety of Bensham Manor, we need to analyze Bensham Manor crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Bensham Manor reported a higher crime volume than the Croydon average, with 1,200 crimes compared to 975. This indicates a potentially challenging safety environment in the region for the year. Furthermore, Bensham Manor witnessed more crimes than 22 out of 27 other cities.

    • In 2023, Bensham Manor experienced a greater number of crimes than the Croydon average, with 2,042 crimes compared to 1,564. This indicates a higher crime burden for the area in the region during this period. Furthermore, Bensham Manor witnessed more crimes than 21 out of 27 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Bensham Manor has a higher crime rate and is considered more dangerous in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Bensham Manor Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Bensham Manor has recorded 155 crimes with crime rate of 1.46 ranking 8th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Bensham Manor crimes were 1,200. The crime rate of Bensham Manor in 2024 was 11.28 (year) or 0.94 (month) ranking it 6 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Bensham Manor were around 2,042 crimes with yearly crime rate of 19.20 (year) or 1.60 (month) ranking 7 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Purley & Woodcote161 61,088 81,786 9
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Bensham Manor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (54 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (28 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 40 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 24 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (40 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (34 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 66 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 20 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (69 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (32 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (58 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (37 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (51 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (42 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (50 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (48 incidents).

July 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 1 incidents, and Public order was another prevalent crime category with 1 incidents.

In May 2024, Public order dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (2 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (47 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (43 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 314 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 34.89 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202528
February 202524
January 202534
December 202420
November 202432
October 202437
September 202442
August 202450
April 202447

A total of 147 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 16.33 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 36 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 20257
January 202524
December 202417
November 20243
October 202413
September 202423
August 20245
April 202436

A total of 102 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202525
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 202417
October 202411
September 20249
April 202416

A total of 471 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 47.10 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 69 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202554
February 202540
January 202540
December 202466
November 202469
October 202458
September 202451
August 202448
May 20242
April 202443

A total of 73 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.11 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 202413
November 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241
April 202412

A total of 78 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413
April 20242

A total of 38 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.22 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247
April 20241

A total of 34 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 202412
September 20242
April 20242

A total of 69 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.27 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242
April 202411

A total of 11 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
October 20241
April 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241
April 20241

A total of 76 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 8.44 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411
April 20245

A total of 11 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 12 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241
April 20243

High Crime Locations Bensham Manor in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Bensham Manor postcode area is presented below.

1. Bensham Lane (Map)
Total12
Other theft6
Anti-social behaviour3
Vehicle crime3
2. Harry Close (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences9
Drugs3
3. Beechwood Avenue (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences4
Other theft2
Robbery1
4. Petrol Station (Map)
Total7
Shoplifting3
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Burglary1
5. Attlee Close (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Bert Road (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Robbery3
7. Berne Road (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour3
Violence and sexual offences3
8. Nutfield Passage (Map)
Total6
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Drugs1
Other crime1
9. Brook Road (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences4
Vehicle crime2
10. Seneca Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences3
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1

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