Crime Rate in Sanderstead: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Sanderstead

The total recorded crimes in Sanderstead, Croydon, UK in March 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 Mar were:

  • Violence and sexual offences: (19) incidents (58.33% increase)
  • Drugs: (9) incidents (-35.71% decrease)
  • Burglary: (6) incidents (200.00% increase)
Sanderstead Crime Hotspots

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

  • East Hill with total crimes: 5
  • Wettern Close with total crimes: 3
  • Supermarket 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 cities.

    • 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 cities.

  • 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 March 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.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)CrimesRank (Croydon)
West Thornton481 13,280 15,208 1
Fairfield440 23,056 23,873 2
Broad Green289 32,134 33,671 3
Waddon236 41,714 42,252 4
Thornton Heath161 71,039 92,220 5
South Norwood165 51,210 52,108 6
Bensham Manor155 81,200 62,042 7
Purley & Woodcote161 61,088 81,786 9
Addiscombe West152 91,117 71,621 10
Selhurst139 10977 111,832 8
Woodside127 12984 101,560 11
Norbury & Pollards Hill128 11945 121,468 12
South Croydon124 13869 141,460 13
Park Hill & Whitgift118 14874 131,125 17
Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood115 15802 151,301 14
Addiscombe East107 16662 171,163 15
New Addington South98 18689 161,127 16
Shirley North103 17554 18979 18
Norbury Park82 19494 20972 19
Kenley58 25538 19781 21
New Addington North68 21427 23806 20
Old Coulsdon72 20297 28638 24
Coulsdon Town62 22492 21748 22
Selsdon & Addington Village55 26445 22736 23
Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown62 23360 25607 26
Selsdon Vale & Forestdale59 24341 26532 27
Shirley South50 27324 27637 25

Sanderstead Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

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

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (13 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (7 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 122 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 12.20 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202519
February 202512
January 202510
December 202417
November 202415
October 202412
September 202412
August 202411
May 20241
April 202413

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.40 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
February 20251
November 20242
August 20241
April 20241

A total of 56 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 5.60 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 12 reported cases.

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

A total of 18 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.25 incidents per month. November 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 3 reported cases.

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

A total of 44 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 4.89 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20252
January 20253
December 20247
November 20245
October 20243
September 20249
August 20248
April 20241

A total of 21 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 5 reported cases.

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

A total of 143 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 15.89 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 47 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202514
January 202531
December 202447
November 202418
October 202411
September 20243
August 20249
April 20241

A total of 25 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.12 incidents per month. January 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20253
January 20256
December 20243
November 20244
October 20241
September 20243
August 20242

A total of 56 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 13 reported cases.

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

A total of 7 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.33 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
January 20252
September 20244
April 20241

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 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

A total of 1 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
December 20241

A total of 4 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 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
December 20241
October 20242
April 20241

High Crime Locations Sanderstead in March 2025

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

1. East Hill (Map)
Total5
Drugs4
Violence and sexual offences1
2. Wettern Close (Map)
Total3
Drugs3
3. Supermarket (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
4. Princes Avenue (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
5. Wentworth Way (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour1
Violence and sexual offences1
6. Blacksmiths Hill (Map)
Total2
Other crime1
Violence and sexual offences1
7. Petrol Station (Map)
Total2
Burglary1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Copthorne Rise (Map)
Total2
Violence and sexual offences2
9. Stockhams Close (Map)
Total2
Burglary2
10. Montana Close (Map)
Total2
Drugs2

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