Crime Rate in Bensham Manor: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Bensham Manor

The total recorded crimes in Bensham Manor, Croydon, UK in July 2025 are around 177 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Bensham Manor crime rate of 1.66 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 Jul were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (52) incidents (26.83% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (49) incidents (-3.92% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (25) incidents (66.67% increase)
Bensham Manor Crime Hotspots

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

  • Bensham Lane with total crimes: 15
  • Brigstock Road with total crimes: 15
  • Fairgreen Road 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 July 2025 the Bensham Manor has recorded 177 crimes with crime rate of 1.66 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Bensham Manor)CrimesRank (Bensham Manor)CrimesRank (Bensham Manor)
West Thornton523 23,280 15,208 1
Fairfield525 13,056 23,873 2
Broad Green354 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon239 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath206 51,039 92,220 5
South Norwood160 111,210 52,108 6
Addiscombe West199 61,117 71,621 10
Norbury & Pollards Hill188 7945 121,468 12
Selhurst176 9977 111,832 8
Purley & Woodcote176 101,088 81,786 9
Woodside148 13984 101,560 11
South Croydon149 12869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift131 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood109 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East100 17662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
New Addington North102 16427 23806 20
Shirley North93 20554 18979 18
Norbury Park62 24494 20972 19
Kenley94 19538 19781 21
Coulsdon Town69 23492 21748 22
Old Coulsdon90 21297 28638 24
Selsdon & Addington Village62 25445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown72 22360 25607 26
Sanderstead46 28381 24528 28
Shirley South61 26324 27637 25
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale54 27341 26532 27

Bensham Manor Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Anti-social behaviour saw the largest number of reported crimes with 52 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 49 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (51 reports) and Anti-social behaviour incidents were also notably high (41 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 631 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 52.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 72 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202549
June 202551
May 202572
April 202533
March 202554
February 202540
January 202540
December 202466
November 202469
October 202458
September 202451
August 202448

A total of 436 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 36.33 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 52 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202552
June 202541
May 202534
April 202542
March 202528
February 202524
January 202534
December 202420
November 202432
October 202437
September 202442
August 202450

A total of 186 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.50 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202525
June 202515
May 202516
April 202519
March 202519
February 20257
January 202524
December 202417
November 20243
October 202413
September 202423
August 20245

A total of 91 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.27 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20257
April 20257
March 20258
February 202510
January 202513
December 202413
November 20249
September 20245
August 20242

A total of 106 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.83 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 14 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20259
June 20258
May 20251
April 202512
March 20255
February 202510
January 202514
December 202414
November 20244
October 20246
September 202410
August 202413

A total of 54 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.91 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20258
June 20253
May 20257
April 20254
March 20252
February 20254
January 20254
December 20247
November 20241
October 202412
September 20242

A total of 92 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.67 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202510
June 20252
May 20252
April 20257
March 20251
February 20257
January 202517
December 202410
November 20248
October 202410
September 20247
August 202411

A total of 123 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 25 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202516
April 202511
March 202525
February 20253
January 20258
December 202413
November 202417
October 202411
September 20249

A total of 14 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
April 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20241
September 20241

A total of 15 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.88 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 7 reported cases.

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

A total of 96 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 8.00 incidents per month. June 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 18 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20256
June 202518
May 202511
April 20256
March 20253
February 20254
January 20258
December 202417
November 20248
October 20242
September 20247
August 20246

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

A total of 62 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 5.17 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 10 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20259
May 202510
April 20255
March 20255
February 20256
January 20252
December 20245
November 20242
October 20247
September 20243
August 20247

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.86 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

High Crime Locations Bensham Manor in July 2025

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

1. Bensham Lane (Map)
Total15
Anti-social behaviour12
Vehicle crime3
2. Brigstock Road (Map)
Total15
Violence and sexual offences5
Criminal damage and arson3
Burglary2
Anti-social behaviour1
Other crime1
Other theft1
Possession of weapons1
Vehicle crime1
3. Fairgreen Road (Map)
Total12
Violence and sexual offences6
Anti-social behaviour3
Other crime3
4. Seneca Road (Map)
Total10
Anti-social behaviour8
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Berne Road (Map)
Total9
Anti-social behaviour3
Burglary3
Violence and sexual offences3
6. Elliott Road (Map)
Total7
Violence and sexual offences6
Other crime1
7. Goodman Crescent (Map)
Total6
Drugs3
Vehicle crime3
8. Harry Close (Map)
Total6
Criminal damage and arson3
Violence and sexual offences3
9. Bennington Close (Map)
Total6
Violence and sexual offences5
Vehicle crime1
10. Braemar Avenue (Map)
Total6
Anti-social behaviour2
Violence and sexual offences2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1

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