WD22 Intelligence Updated March 2026Source: Metropolitan Police Service Police

Crime in sanderstead, croydon

Comprehensive safety analysis for sanderstead, localized within croydon.

Total Crimes

51
trending_up +64.5% MoM

Annual Crime Rate

28.65per 1k
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Safety Rating

Low Risk

Total Population

15,775

12-Month Crime Trend

Monthly Totals

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Crime Categories

Violence & Sexual Offences21
Vehicle Crime10
Anti-social Behaviour7
Drug Offences5
Criminal Damage & Arson2
Burglary2
Robbery2
Other Theft1
Public Order1

Incident Distribution

Location ReferencePrimary IncidentsTotal
On or near Kingswood Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 4Anti-social behaviour: 1
5
On or near Supermarket Map
Drugs: 3Robbery: 1
4
On or near Hyde Road Map
Vehicle crime: 1Anti-social behaviour: 1Violence and sexual offences: 1
3
On or near Copthorne Rise Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Ewhurst Avenue Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Princes Avenue Map
Burglary: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Arundel Avenue Map
Anti-social behaviour: 2
2
On or near Hamsey Way Map
Robbery: 1Criminal damage and arson: 1
2
On or near Kingswood Lane Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2
On or near Farley Road Map
Violence and sexual offences: 2
2

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City Ranking

Safety comparison within croydon district.

Local Rank

#1safest in croydon

National Safety

Top 8%Safest

City Average

99.98per 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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