Aldershot vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.

Aldershot

GU11 · Hampshire

257

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences89
  • Shoplifting36
  • Anti-social behaviour36

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

684

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences186
  • Anti-social behaviour158
  • Shoplifting99

Aldershot has less crime — 257 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Aldershot in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 257, a 2.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (186 vs 89 incidents). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Aldershot or Croydon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldershot recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 257 vs 684 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Aldershot and Croydon?

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Aldershot recorded 89 incidents of this type vs 186 in Croydon. Overall, Aldershot had fewer total crimes (257 vs 684).

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