Sanderstead vs Epsom & Ewell North

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

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A First Neighbourhood
    30/100
    Sanderstead Metropolitan Police Service
    VS
    B Second Neighbourhood
      66/100
      Epsom & Ewell North Surrey Police

      Sanderstead vs Epsom & Ewell North 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
      66/100
      Safe
      Epsom & Ewell North
      Surrey Police
      467 crimes / 12m
      ↓4.5% trend
      31.3% resolved
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      Key Statistics (last 12 months)

      A Sanderstead
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Safety Score
      30/100 Below Average
      66/100 Safe
      Total Crimes
      680
      467
      Crimes (prev 12 months)
      807
      489
      Crime Trend (vs same month last year)
      ↓15.7%
      ↓4.5%
      Resolution Rate ?
      29.6%
      31.3%

      Crime by Category (last 12 months)

      Number of crimes per category — lower is better

      A Sanderstead
      B Epsom & Ewell North
      Violent Crime
      187 ↑3%
      160 ↓2%
      Anti-Social Behaviour
      126 ↑30%
      68 ↓1%
      Other Theft
      49 ↑11%
      34 ↓11%
      Vehicle Crime
      107 ↑18%
      73 ↑35%
      Burglary
      58 ↓2%
      28 ↓22%
      Criminal Damage & Arson
      37 ↓58%
      30 ↓14%
      Drugs
      27 ↓77%
      8 ↑14%
      Public Order
      38 ↓10%
      35 ↓10%
      Robbery
      16 ↑45%
      3 ↑200%
      Shoplifting
      17 ↓66%
      14 ↓33%
      Theft from Person
      6 ↓14%
      1 ↓67%
      Bicycle Theft
      1 ↑0%
      1
      Possession of Weapons
      4 ↑33%
      3 ↑0%
      Other Crime
      7 ↓46%
      9 ↓55%
      Overall Verdict
      B Epsom & Ewell North is the safer choice — scoring 66/100 vs 30/100 and winning 3 out of 4 key metrics.
      3/4 metrics won
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      Frequently Asked Questions

      Is Sanderstead safer than Epsom & Ewell North?

      Sanderstead has a safety score of 30/100 (Below Average) and recorded 680 crimes in the last 12 months. Epsom & Ewell North has a safety score of 66/100 (Safe) with 467 crimes. Epsom & Ewell North scores higher on the CrimeRadar safety index.

      What is the crime trend in Sanderstead vs Epsom & Ewell North?

      Sanderstead shows a year-on-year crime trend of -15.7% — meaning total crimes fell compared to the same period the prior year. Epsom & Ewell North shows -4.5% (falling). A downward trend is a positive sign for an area.

      What types of crime are most common in Sanderstead and Epsom & Ewell North?

      In Sanderstead, the most recorded crime category over the last 12 months is Violent Crime (187 incidents). In Epsom & Ewell North, it is Violent Crime (160 incidents). The full breakdown by category is shown in the chart above.

      How does anti-social behaviour compare between Sanderstead and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Sanderstead recorded 126 anti-social behaviour incidents in the last 12 months, while Epsom & Ewell North recorded 68. 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 Epsom & Ewell North?

      Violent crime in Sanderstead totalled 187 incidents over the last 12 months, compared to 160 in Epsom & Ewell North. Violent crime includes assault with and without injury, harassment, and public order offences.

      How many crimes were recorded in Sanderstead and Epsom & Ewell North 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%). Epsom & Ewell North recorded 489 crimes previously (now 467, -4.5%).

      What is the resolution rate for crimes in Sanderstead and Epsom & Ewell North?

      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 Epsom & Ewell North has 31.3%. A higher rate indicates police are more frequently resolving reported crimes in that area.

      Which police force covers Sanderstead and Epsom & Ewell North?

      Sanderstead falls within the Metropolitan Police Service boundary. Epsom & Ewell North is covered by Surrey Police. Each force operates independently and publishes crime data through the national UK Police API.

      What data is used to compare Sanderstead and Epsom & Ewell North?

      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 Epsom & Ewell North on a crime map?

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

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