Belmont vs Sanderstead

Side-by-side crime comparison: safety scores, categories and trends.

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    5/100
    Belmont Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Belmont vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      5/100
      High Crime
      Belmont
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,182 crimes / 12m
      ↑12.8% trend
      24.7% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Sanderstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Belmont
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      5/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,182
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      2,820
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑12.8%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      24.7%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Belmont
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      865 ↑10%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      702 ↑7%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      208 ↑18%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      362 ↑2%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      267 ↑48%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      163 ↑16%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      161 ↑33%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      132 ↑1%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      49 ↑0%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      104 ↑16%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      103 ↑43%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      13 ↓41%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      13 ↑18%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      40 ↑25%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 5/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Belmont safer than Sanderstead?

      Belmont has a safety score of 5/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,182 crimes in the last 12 months. Sanderstead has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) with 680 crimes. Sanderstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Belmont vs Sanderstead?

      Belmont shows a year-on-year crime trend of +12.8% — meaning total crimes rose compared to the same period the prior year. Sanderstead shows -15.7% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Belmont and Sanderstead?

      In Belmont, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (865 incidents). In Sanderstead, it is Violent Crime (187 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Belmont and Sanderstead?

      Belmont recorded 702 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Sanderstead recorded 126. Anti-social behaviour includes rowdiness, nuisance and disorder that disrupts daily life but may not result in a criminal charge.

      How do violent crime levels compare in Belmont vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Belmont totalled 865 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 187 in Sanderstead. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Belmont and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Belmont recorded 2,820 crimes (now 3,182, a change of +12.8%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Belmont and Sanderstead?

      The resolution rate is the percentage of recorded crimes that resulted in a formal outcome — such as a charge, caution, penalty notice, or community resolution. Belmont has a resolution rate of 24.7% and Sanderstead has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Belmont and Sanderstead?

      Belmont falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Sanderstead is covered by Metropolitan Police Service. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Belmont and Sanderstead?

      CrimeRadar uses 36 months of official recorded crime data from the UK Police API, updated each month. The safety score combines crime volume relative to the force average, year-on-year trend direction, and resolution rate. All figures are based on crimes recorded within each police-defined neighbourhood boundary.

      Can I see Belmont or Sanderstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Belmont and Sanderstead. You can view interactive maps, monthly trends and hotspot locations by visiting each neighbourhood's full statistics page linked above.

      City rankings are based on official police force data areas, which cover cities and surrounding regions.