Crime Rate in Sanderstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sanderstead

The total recorded crimes in Sanderstead, Croydon, UK in July 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 Jul were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (15) incidents (25.00% increase)
  • Vehicle crime: (12) incidents (33.33% increase)
  • Burglary: (5) incidents (0.00% decrease)
Sanderstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • Downsway with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket with total crimes: 2
  • Orchard Road with total crimes: 2

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 July 2025 the Sanderstead has recorded 46 crimes with crime rate of 2.25 ranking 28th 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.

AreaJuly 202520242023
CrimesRank (Sanderstead)CrimesRank (Sanderstead)CrimesRank (Sanderstead)
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
Bensham Manor177 81,200 62,042 7
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
Shirley South61 26324 27637 25
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale54 27341 26532 27

Sanderstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

July 2025 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 15 incidents, and Vehicle crime was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During June 2025, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (12 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (9 cases).

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).

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 56 Burglary incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 4.67 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20252
April 20251
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248

A total of 28 Public order incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.55 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
June 20253
May 20256
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
December 20242
November 20243
October 20243
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 9 Other crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20251
April 20252
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241

A total of 152 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.67 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202515
June 202512
May 20258
April 20259
March 202519
February 202512
January 202510
December 202417
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202411

A total of 81 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.36 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 202512
June 20259
May 20256
April 20255
February 202513
January 20256
December 20245
November 202410
October 20247
September 20246
August 20242

A total of 33 Other theft incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 3.00 incidents per month. July 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20255
June 20255
May 20251
April 20252
March 20251
February 20254
January 20251
December 20245
November 20245
October 20241
September 20243

A total of 91 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 7.58 incidents per month. May 2025 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20254
June 20256
May 202517
April 202514
March 20254
February 20253
January 20259
December 20242
November 20245
October 20245
September 202412
August 202410

A total of 30 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 2.50 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

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

A total of 153 Drugs incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 12.75 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
July 20252
June 20251
May 20252
April 20256
March 20259
February 202514
January 202531
December 202447
November 202418
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249

A total of 5 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 12 month period, averaging 1.25 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
June 20251
May 20251
December 20241
October 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 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 July 2025

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

1. Downsway (Map)
Total3
Violence and sexual offences2
Vehicle crime1
2. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Public order1
3. Orchard Road (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Rectory Park (Map)
Total2
Criminal damage and arson1
Vehicle crime1
5. Montana Close (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
6. Sanderstead Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Southcote Road (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime2
8. Ridge Langley (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Arundel Avenue (Map)
Total2
Vehicle crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
10. Mitchley View (Map)
Total1
Burglary1

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