Royal Hospital vs Sanderstead

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    10/100
    Royal Hospital Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      30/100
      Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service

      Royal Hospital vs Sanderstead Results

      A
      10/100
      High Crime
      Royal Hospital
      Metropolitan Police Service
      16,906 crimes / 12m
      ↓7.1% 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 Royal Hospital
      B Sanderstead
      Safety Score
      10/100 High Crime
      30/100 Below Average
      Total Crimes
      16,906
      680
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      18,188
      807
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓7.1%
      ↓15.7%
      Resolution Rate ?
      37.3%
      29.6%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Royal Hospital
      B Sanderstead
      Violent Crime
      2,729 ↓2%
      187 ↑3%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      3,252 ↓1%
      126 ↑30%
      Other Theft
      2,297 ↓11%
      49 ↑11%
      Vehicle Crime
      1,481 ↓16%
      107 ↑18%
      Burglary
      611 ↓14%
      58 ↓2%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      641 ↓8%
      37 ↓58%
      Drugs
      411 ↑26%
      27 ↓77%
      Public Order
      741 ↓3%
      38 ↓10%
      Robbery
      494 ↓4%
      16 ↑45%
      Shoplifting
      1,464 ↓10%
      17 ↓66%
      Theft from Person
      2,362 ↓13%
      6 ↓14%
      Bicycle Theft
      258 ↓2%
      1 ↑0%
      Possession of Weapons
      67 ↑31%
      4 ↑33%
      Other Crime
      98 ↓7%
      7 ↓46%
      Overall Verdict
      B Sanderstead is the safer choice — scoring 30/100 vs 10/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Royal Hospital safer than Sanderstead?

      Royal Hospital has a safety score of 10/100 (High Crime) and recorded 16,906 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 Royal Hospital vs Sanderstead?

      Royal Hospital shows a year-on-year crime trend of -7.1% — 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 Royal Hospital and Sanderstead?

      In Royal Hospital, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Anti-Social Behaviour (3,252 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 Royal Hospital and Sanderstead?

      Royal Hospital recorded 3,252 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 Royal Hospital vs Sanderstead?

      Violent crime in Royal Hospital totalled 2,729 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 Royal Hospital and Sanderstead in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Royal Hospital recorded 18,188 crimes (now 16,906, a change of -7.1%). Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes previously (now 680, -15.7%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Royal Hospital 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. Royal Hospital 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 Royal Hospital and Sanderstead?

      Royal Hospital 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 Royal Hospital 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 Royal Hospital or Sanderstead on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Royal Hospital 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.