Crime Rate in Bensham Manor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bensham Manor

The total recorded crimes in Bensham Manor, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 179 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bensham Manor crime rate of 1.68 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 May were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (72) incidents (118.18% increase)
  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-19.05% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (16) incidents (-15.79% decrease)
Bensham Manor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Pitt Road with total crimes: 18
  • Turner Crescent with total crimes: 12
  • Petrol Station with total crimes: 12

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 areas in the Croydon.

    • 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 areas in the Croydon.

  • 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 May 2025 the Bensham Manor has recorded 179 crimes with crime rate of 1.68 ranking 6th 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.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bensham Manor)CrimesRank (Bensham Manor)CrimesRank (Bensham Manor)
West Thornton569 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield417 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green281 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon230 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath225 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood170 81,210 52,108 6
Addiscombe West165 91,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill172 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst152 11977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote160 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside144 12984 101,560 11
South Croydon125 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift92 18874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood99 14802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East93 16662 171,163 15
Shirley North95 15554 18979 18
New Addington South92 17689 161,127 16
Norbury Park42 26494 20972 19
Kenley74 19538 19781 21
New Addington North70 21427 23806 20
Coulsdon Town72 20492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village67 22445 22736 23
Shirley South58 23324 27637 25
Old Coulsdon49 24297 28638 24
Sanderstead46 25381 24528 28
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Bensham Manor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (72 incidents), followed by Anti-social behaviour also remained a significant concern (34 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (42 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (33 incidents) also being high.

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 75 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.25 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202511
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246
July 20241
May 20242

A total of 533 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 48.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202572
April 202533
March 202554
February 202540
January 202540
December 202466
November 202469
October 202458
September 202451
August 202448
May 20242

A total of 146 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 14.60 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 24 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202519
March 202519
February 20257
January 202524
December 202417
November 20243
October 202413
September 202423
August 20245

A total of 113 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.56 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202516
April 202511
March 202525
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 202417
October 202411
September 20249

A total of 43 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.78 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 202412
September 20242

A total of 343 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 34.30 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202534
April 202542
March 202528
February 202524
January 202534
December 202420
November 202432
October 202437
September 202442
August 202450

A total of 75 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 202413
November 20249
September 20245
August 20242
July 20241

A total of 89 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.90 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 202512
March 20255
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 80 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 13 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20251
January 20257
October 20241

A total of 52 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.20 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 12 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
November 20242
October 20241

A total of 11 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.83 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241
May 20241

A total of 22 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 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
April 20251
March 20251
February 20254
January 20252
December 20244
November 20241
October 20241
September 20245
August 20242
May 20241

High Crime Locations Bensham Manor in May 2025

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

1. Pitt Road (Map)
Total18
Violence and sexual offences18
2. Turner Crescent (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences12
3. Petrol Station (Map)
Total12
Other theft3
Drugs2
Robbery2
Shoplifting2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
4. Seneca Road (Map)
Total7
Public order2
Violence and sexual offences2
Anti-social behaviour1
Bicycle theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Totton Road (Map)
Total7
Anti-social behaviour6
Other crime1
6. Bensham Lane (Map)
Total6
Other theft3
Vehicle crime3
7. Goodman Crescent (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences6
8. Marion Road (Map)
Total5
Violence and sexual offences4
Anti-social behaviour1
9. Lakehall Road (Map)
Total4
Violence and sexual offences3
Drugs1
10. Elliott Road (Map)
Total4
Other theft2
Public order1
Vehicle crime1

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