Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
GU6 · Surrey
36
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
CR8 · Greater London
166
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 166 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 166 incidents compared to 36, a 4.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Shoplifting (5) and Public order (5), while Croydon has more Anti-social behaviour (31) and Vehicle crime (20). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 36 vs 166 incidents. That is 78% 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 166).