Total Crime Rate
49.0 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Coombe Lane area has the 39th highest crime rate of 90 local areas in Sanderstead , and the 345th lowest crime rate of 1,082 local areas in Croydon .
Compared with the surrounding streets, this postcode does not stand out as either a particular hotspot or an unusually safe pocket. Crime levels in the neighbouring output areas are broadly in line with this area.
The overall crime rate in the area around Coombe Lane (CR0 5RF) in the last 12 months was 49.0 per 1,000 residents and was 20.7% higher than the Sanderstead average (40.6 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Violence and sexual offences with 9 offences recorded. The least common crime was Anti-social behaviour with 1 case , down -66.7% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Burglary ( 300.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Anti-social behaviour ( -66.7% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 9 (≈ 21.0 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were rising ( 50.0% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 27.4% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Coombe Lane (CR0 5RF), the main crime hotspot is near Coombe Lane. Police recorded 8 crimes here, including 2 violent or public-order offences. All these locations are within roughly 0.3 miles.
| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Burglary | Hollingsworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
| Sep 2025 | Vehicle crime | Hollingsworth Road | Investigation complete; no suspect identified |
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