Is Sanderstead Safe?
Crime statistics for Sanderstead. Based on official UK Police data, updated March 2026.
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Crime by Category
Last 36 months — 2,203 total crimes recorded in Sanderstead
Monthly Crime Trend
Month-by-month crime totals for Sanderstead — last 36 months
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Frequently Asked Questions
Is Sanderstead safe?
Sanderstead has a CrimeRadar safety score of 30/100, rated Below Average. A total of 680 crimes were recorded in the last 12 months, a decrease of 15.7% year-on-year — a positive trend for the area. Crime levels in Sanderstead are above the UK average. Check the crime category breakdown below for more detail.
How many crimes were recorded in Sanderstead in the last 12 months?
680 crimes were recorded in Sanderstead in the last 12 months, spanning all reported crime categories from violent crime to vehicle crime and anti-social behaviour. This represents a decrease of 15.7% compared to the previous 12-month period (807 crimes). The most common category was Violent Crime, with 565 incidents.
What is the most common crime in Sanderstead?
The most common crime in Sanderstead is Violent Crime, with 565 incidents recorded in the last 12 months — accounting for 83.1% of all reported crimes in the area. You can view a full breakdown of all crime categories, including anti-social behaviour, vehicle crime, and burglary, in the Crime by Category section on this page.
Is crime in Sanderstead increasing or decreasing?
Crime in Sanderstead is decreasing. The year-on-year trend shows a fall of 15.7% — from 807 crimes in the previous 12 months to 680 in the most recent period. This downward trend is a positive sign for residents and prospective homebuyers.
What is the safety score for Sanderstead?
Sanderstead has a safety score of 30 out of 100 (Below Average). CrimeRadar safety scores are calculated from crime volume, year-on-year trend, and crime resolution rate. A score of 85+ is Very Safe, 65–84 is Safe, 45–64 is Average, 25–44 is Below Average, and below 25 is High Crime.
How does Sanderstead compare to the Metropolitan Police Service average?
Sanderstead has a safety score of 30/100, while the Metropolitan Police Service force area average is 9/100. Sanderstead is safer than the force average. Use the Compare tool to see a detailed side-by-side breakdown.
What is the crime resolution rate in Sanderstead?
58.5% of crimes recorded in Sanderstead resulted in a formal outcome in the last 12 months. Formal outcomes include charges brought, cautions issued, fixed penalty notices, or other official resolutions recorded by Metropolitan Police Service. The national average outcome rate in England and Wales is typically 5–15% across most crime types. A higher rate suggests more effective local enforcement.
How much violent crime is there in Sanderstead?
565 violent crimes were recorded in Sanderstead in the last 12 months — representing 83.1% of all reported crimes. Anti-social behaviour accounted for a further 335 incidents. Violent crime encompasses assault, robbery, and related offences as classified by the UK Home Office. Data is sourced from official police reports submitted to data.police.uk.
When was the crime data for Sanderstead last updated?
The crime data for Sanderstead was last updated in March 2026. CrimeRadar sources all crime data directly from the official UK Police Data API, operated by the Home Office and published at data.police.uk under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Data is refreshed monthly and covers the most recent 36-month period. New monthly data is typically published with a 2-month lag.
How can I compare Sanderstead with other areas?
You can compare Sanderstead with any other UK neighbourhood or city using the CrimeRadar Compare tool. It shows side-by-side safety scores, crime volumes by category, year-on-year trends, and crime resolution rates. The Compare tool covers all 44 police force areas across England, Wales and Northern Ireland, with more than 4,000 built neighbourhoods available.