Eastbrook and Rush Green vs Sanderstead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    7/100
    Eastbrook and Rush Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Eastbrook and Rush Green vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      7/100
      High Crime
      Eastbrook and Rush Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      3,545 crimes / 12m
      ↑7.8% trend
      32.1% 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      7/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      3,545
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      3,290
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↑7.8%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      32.1%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Eastbrook and Rush Green
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      1,196 ↑1%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      691 ↑11%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      217 ↑6%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      318 ↑10%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      130 ↓12%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      213 ↓1%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      209 ↑65%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      219 ↓4%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      103 ↑51%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      93 ↑66%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      70 ↓9%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      18 ↑38%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      24 ↑118%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      44 ↓14%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 7/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Eastbrook and Rush Green safer than Sanderstead?

      Eastbrook and Rush Green has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) and recorded 3,545 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green vs Sanderstead?

      Eastbrook and Rush Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of +7.8% — 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green and Sanderstead?

      In Eastbrook and Rush Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,196 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green and Sanderstead?

      Eastbrook and Rush Green recorded 691 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Eastbrook and Rush Green totalled 1,196 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Eastbrook and Rush Green recorded 3,290 crimes (now 3,545, a change of +7.8%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Eastbrook and Rush Green 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. Eastbrook and Rush Green has a resolution rate of 32.1% and Sanderstead has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Eastbrook and Rush Green and Sanderstead?

      Eastbrook and Rush Green 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green 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 Eastbrook and Rush Green or Sanderstead on a crime map?

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

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