Crime in Bensham Manor: statistics, rates and trends
1,534 crimes were recorded in Bensham Manor in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before.
Table of Contents
- Crime in Bensham Manor at a glance
- Crime trends in Bensham Manor
- Types of crime in Bensham Manor
- Bensham Manor compared with nearby neighbourhoods
- Streets with the most crime in Bensham Manor
- What happened after crimes were reported in Bensham Manor
- Population and deprivation in Bensham Manor
- Questions about crime in Bensham Manor
- About this data
1,534 crimes were recorded in Bensham Manor in the 12 months to July 2026, 85.7 per 1,000 residents. That is close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4, and up 2% on the year before. The most common offence was violence and sexual offences, with 495 reports (32% of the total).
Of the 3,911 neighbourhoods covered by this site, Bensham Manor has the 1,635th highest crime rate.
| Measure | Bensham Manor | Croydon | England and Wales |
|---|---|---|---|
| Crimes, the 12 months to July 2026 | 1,534 | 42,591 | 5,665,700 |
| Crimes per 1,000 residents | 85.7 | 104.0 | 96.4 |
| Change on previous 12 months | +2% | -3% | -1% |
| Population | 17,908 | 409,342 | 58,797,018 |
Recorded crime in Bensham Manor was highest in the year to July 2020 (1,921 crimes) and lowest in the year to July 2018 (1,397). Over the whole period it rose 10%, against a fall of 4% across England and Wales. Rates use today's population for every year, so they show the direction of change rather than exact historic rates.
| Period | Crimes | Per 1,000 | England and Wales per 1,000 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Year to July 2026 | 1,534 | 85.7 | 96.4 |
| Year to July 2025 | 1,507 | 84.2 | 97.1 |
| Year to July 2024 | 1,567 | 87.5 | 97.7 |
| Year to July 2023 | 1,550 | 86.6 | 5.2 |
| Year to July 2022 | 1,523 | 85.0 | 101.3 |
| Year to July 2021 | 1,864 | 104.1 | 102.1 |
| Year to July 2020 | 1,921 | 107.3 | 101.9 |
| Year to July 2019 | 1,555 | 86.8 | 101.5 |
| Year to July 2018 | 1,397 | 78.0 | 100.6 |
Month by month
| Month | Crimes |
|---|---|
| July 2026 | 127 |
| June 2026 | 159 |
| May 2026 | 152 |
| April 2026 | 108 |
| March 2026 | 137 |
| February 2026 | 120 |
| January 2026 | 115 |
| December 2025 | 100 |
| November 2025 | 106 |
| October 2025 | 124 |
| September 2025 | 132 |
| August 2025 | 154 |
The table shows every category of crime recorded in Bensham Manor over the 12 months to July 2026. The index compares the local rate with England and Wales: 1.00 is the national rate, 2.00 is double it. Rates were well above the national level for vehicle crime, drugs, robbery.
The largest increases were in drugs (+21%) and burglary (+12%). The largest falls were in other crime (-53%) and robbery (-37%).
| Crime type | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Index (E&W = 1.00) | Change on year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Violence and sexual offences | 495 | 27.6 | 0.81 | +4% |
| Anti-social behaviour | 339 | 18.9 | 1.23 | +2% |
| Vehicle crime | 163 | 9.1 | 1.85 | +8% |
| Other theft | 89 | 5.0 | 0.78 | -7% |
| Criminal damage and arson | 85 | 4.7 | 0.70 | -18% |
| Drugs | 85 | 4.7 | 1.45 | +21% |
| Burglary | 76 | 4.2 | 1.20 | +12% |
| Public order | 69 | 3.9 | 0.58 | -8% |
| Shoplifting | 43 | 2.4 | 0.29 | +187% |
| Robbery | 31 | 1.7 | 1.28 | -37% |
| Theft from the person | 26 | 1.5 | 0.86 | +62% |
| Other crime | 17 | 0.9 | 0.45 | -53% |
| Bicycle theft | 9 | 0.5 | 0.61 | -18% |
| Possession of weapons | 7 | 0.4 | 0.40 | -30% |
Violence and sexual offences in Bensham Manor
Violence and sexual offences covers offences against the person, from common assault to homicide, and sexual offences. Bensham Manor recorded 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (27.6 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 34.2, and up 4% on the year before. It made up 32.3% of all crime in the area.
Anti-social behaviour in Bensham Manor
Anti-social behaviour covers personal, environmental and nuisance anti-social behaviour. Bensham Manor recorded 339 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (18.9 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 15.3, and up 2% on the year before. It made up 22.1% of all crime in the area.
Vehicle crime in Bensham Manor
Vehicle crime covers theft of or from a vehicle, and interfering with a vehicle. Bensham Manor recorded 163 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (9.1 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 4.9, and up 8% on the year before. It made up 10.6% of all crime in the area.
Other theft in Bensham Manor
Other theft covers theft not covered by another category, such as theft by an employee or of unattended items. Bensham Manor recorded 89 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (5.0 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.4, and down 7% on the year before. It made up 5.8% of all crime in the area.
Criminal damage and arson in Bensham Manor
Criminal damage and arson covers deliberate damage to property, including setting fire to it. Bensham Manor recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Drugs in Bensham Manor
Drugs covers possession, supply and production of controlled drugs. Bensham Manor recorded 85 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.3, and up 21% on the year before. It made up 5.5% of all crime in the area.
Burglary in Bensham Manor
Burglary covers entering a home or other building as a trespasser to steal, or with intent to steal. Bensham Manor recorded 76 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (4.2 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 3.5, and up 12% on the year before. It made up 5.0% of all crime in the area.
Public order in Bensham Manor
Public order covers offences that cause fear, alarm or distress. Bensham Manor recorded 69 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (3.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 6.6, and down 8% on the year before. It made up 4.5% of all crime in the area.
Shoplifting in Bensham Manor
Shoplifting covers theft from shops or stalls. Bensham Manor recorded 43 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (2.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 8.3, and up 187% on the year before. It made up 2.8% of all crime in the area.
Robbery in Bensham Manor
Robbery covers theft using force or the threat of force. Bensham Manor recorded 31 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.7 per 1,000 residents), higher than the England and Wales rate of 1.4, and down 37% on the year before. It made up 2.0% of all crime in the area.
Theft from the person in Bensham Manor
Theft from the person covers theft of property carried on the person, such as pickpocketing, without force. Bensham Manor recorded 26 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (1.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.7, and up 62% on the year before. It made up 1.7% of all crime in the area.
Other crime in Bensham Manor
Other crime covers offences not covered by another category, such as forgery and perjury. Bensham Manor recorded 17 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.9 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 2.1, and down 53% on the year before. It made up 1.1% of all crime in the area.
Bicycle theft in Bensham Manor
Bicycle theft covers the taking of a bicycle without the owner's consent. Bensham Manor recorded 9 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.5 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 0.8, and down 18% on the year before. It made up 0.6% of all crime in the area.
Possession of weapons in Bensham Manor
Possession of weapons covers carrying or possessing a weapon such as a firearm or knife. Bensham Manor recorded 7 reports in the 12 months to July 2026 (0.4 per 1,000 residents), lower than the England and Wales rate of 1.0, and down 30% on the year before. It made up 0.5% of all crime in the area.
Crime rates in the neighbourhoods closest to Bensham Manor, for the 12 months to July 2026. The last column shows each area's rate relative to Bensham Manor.
| Neighbourhood | Crimes | Per 1,000 | Rate vs Bensham Manor |
|---|---|---|---|
| West Thornton | 2,829 | 140.7 | +64% |
| Thornton Heath | 1,959 | 108.0 | +26% |
| Selhurst | 1,729 | 144.2 | +68% |
| Broad Green | 3,895 | 177.5 | +107% |
| Norbury & Pollards Hill | 1,495 | 106.2 | +24% |
| Norbury Park | 604 | 64.2 | -25% |
| South Norwood | 1,986 | 105.7 | +23% |
| Crystal Palace & Upper Norwood | 1,368 | 80.1 | -7% |
Police.uk records each crime at an approximate location, usually the centre of a nearby street or a landmark, to protect victims' privacy. These are the locations with the most reports in Bensham Manor over the 12 months to July 2026.
| Location | Crimes |
|---|---|
| On or near Petrol Station | 102 |
| On or near Brigstock Road | 75 |
| On or near Heathview Road | 60 |
| On or near Seneca Road | 57 |
| On or near Melfort Road | 42 |
| On or near Berne Road | 41 |
| On or near Carew Road | 40 |
| On or near Penshurst Road | 36 |
| On or near Braemar Avenue | 36 |
| On or near Melfort Avenue | 35 |
The latest recorded outcome for crimes in Bensham Manor over the 12 months to July 2026. Many cases are still open when the data is published, and anti-social behaviour has no outcome recorded, so these shares change as investigations finish.
| Outcome | Crimes | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation complete; no suspect identified | 516 | 33.6% |
| Unable to prosecute suspect | 342 | 22.3% |
| Not recorded | 339 | 22.1% |
| Under investigation | 163 | 10.6% |
| Status update unavailable | 77 | 5.0% |
| Local resolution | 28 | 1.8% |
| Awaiting court outcome | 22 | 1.4% |
| Action to be taken by another organisation | 17 | 1.1% |
| Court result unavailable | 12 | 0.8% |
| Offender given penalty notice | 9 | 0.6% |
| Offender given a caution | 6 | 0.4% |
| Formal action is not in the public interest | 2 | 0.1% |
Bensham Manor has an estimated population of 17,908. On the England IoD 2025, the average neighbourhood in Bensham Manor sits in decile 3.7, more deprived than average. Deprivation and recorded crime are linked, but many other factors shape local crime rates.
| Measure | Bensham Manor |
|---|---|
| Aged 0 to 15 | 20.5% |
| Aged 16 to 64 | 67.2% |
| Aged 65 and over | 12.3% |
| Homes owned outright or with a mortgage | 53.0% |
| Social rented homes | 12.9% |
| Private rented homes | 34.1% |
| Average deprivation decile (1 = most deprived, 10 = least) | 3.7 |
Is Bensham Manor a safe place to live?
Bensham Manor recorded 85.7 crimes per 1,000 residents in the 12 months to July 2026, close to the England and Wales rate of 96.4. Crime is concentrated in a small number of places within most areas, often busy centres and transport hubs, so the rate for a single street can differ a lot from the area as a whole.
What is the most common crime in Bensham Manor?
Violence and sexual offences was the most common category, with 495 reports in the 12 months to July 2026, followed by anti-social behaviour (339).
Is crime in Bensham Manor going up or down?
Recorded crime in Bensham Manor was up 2% on the year before: 1,534 crimes in the 12 months to July 2026 against 1,507 in the previous 12 months.
Which police force covers Bensham Manor?
Bensham Manor is policed by Metropolitan Police. Non-emergency crimes can be reported online to the force or by calling 101; in an emergency call 999.
How are these crime rates calculated?
Each rate is the number of crimes recorded by the police in the 12 months to July 2026, divided by the resident population and multiplied by 1,000. Crime data is from data.police.uk and population estimates are from the Office for National Statistics.
Figures are police-recorded crime published on data.police.uk, covering August 2017 to July 2026. Each crime is counted in the small area (LSOA) where it was recorded and added up to Bensham Manor. Crimes recorded by British Transport Police are not included.
Population figures are ONS mid-year estimates. See the methodology for details.