Ash vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Ash

GU12 · Surrey

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences37
  • Shoplifting24
  • Anti-social behaviour14

Croydon

CR9 · Greater London

1,318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences340
  • Anti-social behaviour282
  • Shoplifting195

Ash has less crime — 123 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Ash in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 123, a 10.7x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (340 vs 37 incidents). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Ash or Croydon safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ash recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 123 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 91% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In April 2026, Ash recorded 37 incidents of this type vs 340 in Croydon. Overall, Ash had fewer total crimes (123 vs 1,318).

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