Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR2 · Greater London
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in February 2026 — 94 incidents compared to 36, a 2.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Public order (4), while Croydon has more Drugs (8). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 36 vs 94 incidents. That is 62% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Public order while Croydon had more Drugs. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 94).