Sanderstead vs Seven Kings

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

By:
A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      7/100
      Seven Kings Metropolitan Police Service

      Sanderstead vs Seven Kings Results

      A
      30/100
      Below Average
      Sanderstead
      Metropolitan Police Service
      680 crimes / 12m
      ↓15.7% trend
      29.6% resolved
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      VS
      B
      7/100
      High Crime
      Seven Kings
      Metropolitan Police Service
      7,370 crimes / 12m
      ↑6.4% trend
      34.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sanderstead
      B Seven Kings
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      7/100 High Crime
      Total Crimes
      680
      7,370
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      807
      6,924
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.7%
      ↑6.4%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      34.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sanderstead
      B Seven Kings
      Violent Crime
      187 ↑3%
      2,709 ↑15%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑30%
      1,318 ↑1%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑11%
      449 ↑6%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↑18%
      556 ↑3%
      Burglary
      58 ↓2%
      202 ↓33%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓58%
      353 ↓4%
      Drugs
      27 ↓77%
      307 ↑22%
      Public Order
      38 ↓10%
      336 ↓16%
      Robbery
      16 ↑45%
      169 ↑30%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓66%
      648 ↑20%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      154 ↓9%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      52 ↑33%
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      42 ↑45%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      75 ↓6%
      Overall Verdict
      A 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 Sanderstead safer than Seven Kings?

      Sanderstead has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 680 crimes in the last 12 months. Seven Kings has a safety score of 7/100 (High Crime) with 7,370 crimes. Sanderstead scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sanderstead vs Seven Kings?

      Sanderstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Seven Kings shows +6.4% (rising). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sanderstead and Seven Kings?

      In Sanderstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (187 incidents). In Seven Kings, it is Violent Crime (2,709 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sanderstead and Seven Kings?

      Sanderstead recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Seven Kings recorded 1,318. 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 Sanderstead vs Seven Kings?

      Violent crime in Sanderstead totalled 187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 2,709 in Seven Kings. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sanderstead and Seven Kings in the previous year?

      In the 12 months prior to the most recent period, Sanderstead recorded 807 crimes (now 680, a change of -15.7%). Seven Kings recorded 6,924 crimes previously (now 7,370, +6.4%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sanderstead and Seven Kings?

      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. Sanderstead has a resolution rate of 29.6% and Seven Kings has 34.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sanderstead and Seven Kings?

      Sanderstead falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Seven Kings 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 Sanderstead and Seven Kings?

      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 Sanderstead or Seven Kings on a crime map?

      Yes — CrimeRadar has individual crime map pages for both Sanderstead and Seven Kings. 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.