Aldershot vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Aldershot

GU11 · Hampshire

241

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences81
  • Anti-social behaviour34
  • Shoplifting29

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

573

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Anti-social behaviour145
  • Shoplifting51

Aldershot has less crime — 241 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Aldershot in February 2026 — 573 vs 241 incidents. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (151 vs 81 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 February 2026 Police data, Aldershot recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 241 vs 573 incidents. That is 58% 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 February 2026, Aldershot recorded 81 incidents of this type vs 151 in Croydon. Overall, Aldershot had fewer total crimes (241 vs 573).

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