Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 727 incidents compared to 36, a 20.2x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Croydon has more Anti-social behaviour (138) and Vehicle crime (78). Cranleigh is below the national average while Croydon is above, making Cranleigh the safer choice on this measure.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 36 vs 727 incidents. That is 95% fewer crimes. Cranleigh is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Shoplifting and Public order while Croydon had more Anti-social behaviour and Vehicle crime. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 727).