Redcliffe vs Sanderstead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    8/100
    Redcliffe Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Redcliffe vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      8/100
      High Crime
      Redcliffe
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,412 crimes / 12m
      ↓2% trend
      27.5% 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 Redcliffe
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      8/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      16,412
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      16,743
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓2%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      27.5%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Redcliffe
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      3,489 ↑2%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,791 ↑15%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      1,863 ↓10%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,328 ↓18%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      842 ↓15%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      680 ↓5%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      640 ↑39%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      872 ↓1%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      346 ↑2%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      1,207 ↓6%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      869 ↓27%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      308 ↑1%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      63 ↑17%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      114 ↓16%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 8/100 and winning 4 out of 4 key metrics.
      4/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Redcliffe safer than Sanderstead?

      Redcliffe has a safety score of 8/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,412 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 Redcliffe vs Sanderstead?

      Redcliffe shows a year-on-year crime trend of -2% — 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 Redcliffe and Sanderstead?

      In Redcliffe, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,791 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 Redcliffe and Sanderstead?

      Redcliffe recorded 3,791 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 Redcliffe vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Redcliffe totalled 3,489 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 Redcliffe and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Redcliffe recorded 16,743 crimes (now 16,412, a change of -2%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Redcliffe 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. Redcliffe has a resolution rate of 27.5% and Sanderstead has 29.6%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Redcliffe and Sanderstead?

      Redcliffe 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 Redcliffe 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 Redcliffe or Sanderstead on a crime map?

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