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Crime in Sanderstead

Sanderstead had 59 crimes recorded over June to August 2026, about 37.1 per 1,000 residents a year. That ranks it 22nd of 22 Croydon areas, where 1st is the highest rate, and 59% below the middle Croydon area. Crime was up 9% on the three months before.

CR2, Croydon · within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sanderstead

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37.1crimes per 1,000 a yearJune to August 2026
22 of 22Croydon rank1st is the highest rate
+9%on the 3 months beforemore crime
violencemost common16 in 3 months

Month by month

11 Mar 15 Apr 28 May 18 Jun 25 Jul 16 Aug

Crimes recorded within 0.6 miles of the middle of Sanderstead. Police figures arrive about two months late.

What kind of crime

CrimeIn 3 monthsShare
violence1627%
anti-social behaviour1119%
burglary1017%
vehicle crime610%
theft610%
public order35%
drugs35%
shoplifting23%

Sanderstead against Croydon

TypeSanderstead per 1,000Middle Croydon areaChange
Violence10.130.4▼ 24%
Burglary6.33.6–
Vehicle crime3.88.7▼ 57%
Anti-social behaviour6.920.6–
Theft and robbery4.49.9–

Per 1,000 residents a year. Change compares the last three months with the three before.

Nearby areas

AreaPer 1,000 a yearChange
Purley121.1▲ 27%
Forestdale87▲ 19%
Warlingham66▼ 1%
Hamsey Green58.9▲ 1%
Selsdon46.2▼ 18%
Kenley40.1▼ 2%
Sanderstead37.1▲ 9%
See every Croydon area ranked on the crime in Croydon page. Figures come from police.uk; locations are moved slightly on purpose to protect victims.

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Questions people ask

Is Sanderstead a safe area?

Sanderstead had about 37.1 crimes per 1,000 residents a year over June to August 2026, ranking 22 of 22 Croydon areas (1st is the highest rate). The most common crime was violence.

What is the most common crime in Sanderstead?

Over June to August 2026, the most common was violence (16), followed by anti-social behaviour (11) and burglary (10).