Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
573
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
CR7 · Greater London
713
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 573 vs 713 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon saw somewhat more crime than Croydon in February 2026 (713 vs 573 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (51), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (74). Both areas are above the national average for recorded crime; the full 24-month reports break down the trends and outcomes in detail.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 573 vs 713 incidents. That is 20% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (573 vs 713).