Dalston vs Sanderstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Dalston Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Dalston vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Dalston
      Metropolitan Police Service
      20,444 crimes / 12m
      ↑2.7% trend
      37.3% 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 Dalston
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      20,444
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      19,905
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑2.7%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Dalston
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      4,545 ↑10%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      4,345 ↑7%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      1,573 ↓9%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,117 ↓20%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      1,047 ↑3%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      873 ↑8%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      1,088 ↑41%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      1,121 ↑3%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      718 ↓12%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      1,250 ↑26%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      1,780 ↓8%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      688 ↓22%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      129 ↑28%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      170 ↑5%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 8/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Dalston safer than Sanderstead?

      Dalston has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 20,444 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 Dalston vs Sanderstead?

      Dalston shows a year-on-year crime trend of +2.7% — 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 Dalston and Sanderstead?

      In Dalston, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (4,545 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 Dalston and Sanderstead?

      Dalston recorded 4,345 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 Dalston vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Dalston totalled 4,545 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 Dalston and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Dalston recorded 19,905 crimes (now 20,444, a change of +2.7%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Dalston 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. Dalston has a resolution rate of 37.3% and Sanderstead has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Dalston and Sanderstead?

      Dalston 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 Dalston 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 Dalston or Sanderstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Dalston 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.