Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU11 · Hampshire
257
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Aldershot has less crime — 257 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Aldershot in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 257, a 2.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Aldershot sees higher rates of Shoplifting (36), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (78). 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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Based on April 2026 Police data, Aldershot recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 257 vs 727 incidents. That is 65% fewer crimes. Croydon 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, Aldershot recorded fewer total crimes (257 vs 727).