WD22 Intelligence Updated April 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in Sanderstead, Croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for Sanderstead, localized within Croydon.

Total Crimes

47
trending_down -7.8% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

28.72per 1k
trending_up +0.2% 12m Trend

Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

15,775

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences19
Vehicle Crime8
Criminal Damage & Arson5
Public Order3
Burglary3
Anti-social Behaviour2
Robbery2
Other Theft2
Shoplifting1
Theft from Person1
Drug Offences1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Attwood Close Map
Criminal damage and arson: 2Theft from the person: 1
3
On or near Copthorne Rise Map
Vehicle crime: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Montana Close Map
Vehicle crime: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
2
On or near Peartree Close Map
Robbery: 1Burglary: 1
2
On or near Montague Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Courtlands Close Map
Public order: 1Vehicle crime: 1
2
On or near Century Gardens Map
Robbery: 1Shoplifting: 1
2
On or near Supermarket Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Petrol Station Map
Other theft: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1
2
On or near North Down Map
Burglary: 1
1

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within Croydon district.

Local Rank

#2safest in Croydon

National Safety

Top 11%Safest

City Average

99.85per 1k

Local Policing

South Croydon

Metropolitan Police Service

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Local Priorities

Anti-Social Behaviour (ASB): Tackling drug taking, squatting, begging and ASB in public spaces.

Issued: 17 Feb 2026

Speeding and Vehicle offences - Our residents have told us that speeding is a problem within the side streets of the ward what run off the main roads.

Issued: 17 Feb 2026

Burglary

Residential and commercial burglaries have a significant impact on victims and the wider community, causing emotional distress, financial loss, and a sense of insecurity. Recent incidents and community feedback indicate burglary remains a concern in the ward.

Issued: 17 Feb 2026

Status Update

Conduct regular high-visibility patrols in burglary hotspot areas, especially during peak times (e.g. evenings and early mornings).

Work with local residents and Neighbourhood Watch groups to promote crime prevention advice, including securing homes, installing CCTV, and reporting suspicious activity.

Deliver burglary prevention leaflets and host pop-up crime prevention stalls at community hubs.

Identify and monitor known offenders and work with partners to disrupt criminal activity.

Collaborate with local housing associations and council teams to improve environmental design and security in vulnerable areas.

Actioned: 30 Jan 2026

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