Crime Rates at Sandilands, Croydon, CR0 5DF

Sandilands area has the 10th lowest crime rate of 37 local areas in Addiscombe West , and the 232nd lowest crime rate of 1,070 local areas in Croydon .

This postcode forms a relatively safe pocket compared with the surrounding streets. Neighbouring areas record much higher crime levels, even though this postcode itself remains comparatively low-crime.

The overall crime rate in the area around Sandilands (CR0 5DF) in the last 12 months was 36.2 per 1,000 residents and was 75.2% lower than the Addiscombe West average (146.2 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 5 offences recorded. The least common crime was Criminal damage and arson with 1 case , down -50.0% compared to 2025. The fastest-growing crime category was Violence and sexual offences ( 50.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Criminal damage and arson ( -50.0% YoY).

Violent crimes totalled 4 (≈ 11.1 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 33.3% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has falling ( -33.0% comparing early vs recent averages) .

In the area around Sandilands (CR0 5DF), the main crime hotspot is near Addiscombe Road. Police recorded 72 crimes here, including 29 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.