Crime Rate in Sanderstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sanderstead

The total recorded crimes in Sanderstead, Croydon, UK in May 2025 are around 46 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Sanderstead crime rate of 2.25 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 Sanderstead, encompassing approximately 20,411 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during May were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (17) incidents (21.43% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (8) incidents (-11.11% decrease)
  • Vehicle crime: (6) incidents (20.00% increase)
Sanderstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Century Gardens with total crimes: 5
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 3
  • Beech Avenue with total crimes: 3

How safe is Sanderstead?

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

  • Relative to Croydon:

    • In 2024, Sanderstead demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Croydon average, with 381 crimes compared to 975.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Sanderstead recorded fewer crimes than 23 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

    • In 2023, Sanderstead had fewer crimes than the Croydon average, with 528 crimes compared to 1,564. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Sanderstead recorded fewer crimes than 27 out of 27 other areas in the Croydon.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Croydon, Sanderstead has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

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

Sanderstead Crime Statstics

In May 2025 the Sanderstead has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 25th out of 27 in the Croydon, UK

In 2024, the total Sanderstead crimes were 381. The crime rate of Sanderstead in 2024 was 18.67 (year) or 1.56 (month) ranking it 24 dangerous area in the Croydon.

In 2023, the total crimes in Sanderstead were around 528 crimes with yearly crime rate of 25.87 (year) or 2.16 (month) ranking 28 most dangerous area in the Croydon.

AreaMay 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sanderstead)CrimesRank (Sanderstead)CrimesRank (Sanderstead)
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
Bensham Manor179 61,200 62,042 7
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
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown40 27360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale35 28341 26532 27

Sanderstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In May 2025, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Violence and sexual offences also remained a significant concern (8 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (14 incidents) were the most common in April 2025, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (9 incidents) also being high.

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (19 incidents) and then Drugs showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 14 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 13 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (31 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (10 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Drugs saw the largest number of reported crimes with 47 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 17 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Drugs (18 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (15 cases).

In October 2024, Violence and sexual offences dominated crime reports (12 incidents), followed by Drugs also remained a significant concern (11 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Anti-social behaviour were the most frequent (12 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Violence and sexual offences (12 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Violence and sexual offences (11 incidents) and then Anti-social behaviour showed a substantial number of incidents (10 incidents).

In July 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 60 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 6.67 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20255
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 82 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.45 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 202517
April 202514
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 202410
July 20241

A total of 46 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 24 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.67 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 126 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 11.45 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20258
April 20259
March 202519
February 202512
January 202510
December 202417
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202411
May 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
December 20241
October 20242

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20251
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
January 20252
September 20244

A total of 150 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 15.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 202514
January 202531
December 202447
November 202418
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 23 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.56 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 8 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.60 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 2 Robbery incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
April 20251
December 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20242
September 20241
August 20241

High Crime Locations Sanderstead in May 2025

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

1. Century Gardens (Map)
Total5
Anti-social behaviour3
Public order1
Shoplifting1
2. Orchard Road (Map)
Total3
Burglary1
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
3. Beech Avenue (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour3
4. Limpsfield Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Violence and sexual offences1
5. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Rectory Park (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Downsway (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
8. East Hill (Map)
Total2
Public order1
Violence and sexual offences1
9. Sandhurst Way (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
10. Moir Close (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Vehicle crime1

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