Total Crime Rate
48.8 per 1,000
All offences · Oct 2024 - Sep 2025Sandy Lane South area has the 61st lowest crime rate of 129 local areas in Carshalton Central , and the 259th lowest crime rate of 576 local areas in Sutton .
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 Sandy Lane South (SM6 9RF) in the last 12 months was 48.8 per 1,000 residents and was 30.1% lower than the Carshalton Central average (69.8 per 1,000 residents). In the last 12 months, this area’s most reported crimes were Anti-social behaviour with 4 offences recorded. The least common crime was Robbery with 1 case , up 100.0% compared to 2024. The fastest-growing crime category was Anti-social behaviour ( 100.0% YoY). The sharpest decline was Vehicle crime ( -50.0% YoY).
Violent crimes totalled 5 (≈ 12.2 per 1,000 residents). Year-over-year these were falling ( -28.6% ). Over the last decade, overall crime has rising ( 24.6% comparing early vs recent averages) .
In the area around Sandy Lane South (SM6 9RF), the highest concentration of overall crime is near Foresters Close, where police recorded 9 incidents. Violent and public-order offences occur most often near Hillside Gardens (5 offences). Both locations lie within roughly 0.3 miles of this postcode area.
View Crime In Carshalton Central| Month | Crime | Location* | Last Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 2025 | Violence and sexual offences | Cranley Gardens | Under investigation |
| Sep 2025 | Other theft | Foresters Close | Under investigation |
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