Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 257 incidents in April 2026.
Aldershot recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 257 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (18). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Aldershot — 123 vs 257 incidents. That is 52% fewer crimes. Aldershot is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Aldershot saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 257).