Palmers Green vs Sanderstead

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    11/100
    Palmers Green Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Palmers Green vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      11/100
      High Crime
      Palmers Green
      Metropolitan Police Service
      4,827 crimes / 12m
      ↓10.7% trend
      35% resolved
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      VS
      B
      30/100
      Below Average
      Sanderstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      29.6% resolved
      View full statistics

      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Palmers Green
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      11/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      4,827
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      5,406
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓10.7%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      35%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Palmers Green
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      1,110 ↓8%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      1,058 ↓3%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      346 ↓6%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      764 ↑3%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      281 ↓19%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      285 ↑26%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      252 ↑53%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      169 ↓25%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      96 ↓9%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      225 ↓68%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      127 ↓7%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      21 ↓16%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      32 ↑78%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      61 ↑65%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 11/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Palmers Green safer than Sanderstead?

      Palmers Green has a safety score of 11/100 (High Crime) and recorded 4,827 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 Palmers Green vs Sanderstead?

      Palmers Green shows a year-on-year crime trend of -10.7% — 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 Palmers Green and Sanderstead?

      In Palmers Green, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (1,110 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 Palmers Green and Sanderstead?

      Palmers Green recorded 1,058 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 Palmers Green vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Palmers Green totalled 1,110 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 Palmers Green and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Palmers Green recorded 5,406 crimes (now 4,827, a change of -10.7%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Palmers 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. Palmers Green has a resolution rate of 35% and Sanderstead has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Palmers Green and Sanderstead?

      Palmers 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 Palmers 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 Palmers Green or Sanderstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Palmers Green 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.