Cranleigh vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences16
  • Anti-social behaviour6
  • Public order4

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

573

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

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

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in February 2026 — 573 incidents compared to 36, a 15.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Croydon has more Shoplifting (51). Cranleigh is below the national average while Croydon is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Cranleigh or Croydon safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 36 vs 573 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Public order while Croydon had more Shoplifting. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 573).

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