Cranleigh vs Croydon — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Cranleigh

GU6 · Surrey

36

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences12
  • Shoplifting5
  • Public order5

Croydon

CR9 · Greater London

1,318

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

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

Cranleigh has less crime — 36 vs 1,318 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Cranleigh in April 2026 — 1,318 incidents compared to 36, a 36.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Cranleigh sees higher rates of Public order (5), while Croydon has more Anti-social behaviour (282). 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 April 2026 Police data, Cranleigh recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 36 vs 1,318 incidents. That is 97% 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 April 2026, Cranleigh saw higher rates of Public order while Croydon had more Anti-social behaviour. Overall, Cranleigh recorded fewer total crimes (36 vs 1,318).

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