Crook Log vs Sanderstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Crook Log Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Crook Log vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Crook Log
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,080 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.4% trend
      25.7% 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 Crook Log
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      4,080
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      4,553
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.4%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      25.7%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Crook Log
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      1,122 ↑1%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      690 ↑11%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      243 ↓17%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      242 ↓30%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      146 ↓12%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      240 ↓11%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      242 ↑7%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      277 ↑0%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      77 ↓16%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      620 ↓34%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      93 ↓28%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      8 ↓53%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      21 ↑11%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      59 ↑16%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 10/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Crook Log safer than Sanderstead?

      Crook Log has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,080 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 Crook Log vs Sanderstead?

      Crook Log shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.4% — meaning total crimes fell 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 Crook Log and Sanderstead?

      In Crook Log, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,122 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 Crook Log and Sanderstead?

      Crook Log recorded 690 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 Crook Log vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Crook Log totalled 1,122 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 Crook Log and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Crook Log recorded 4,553 crimes (now 4,080, a change of -10.4%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Crook Log 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. Crook Log has a resolution rate of 25.7% and Sanderstead has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Crook Log and Sanderstead?

      Crook Log 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 Crook Log 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 Crook Log or Sanderstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Crook Log 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.