Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR7 · Greater London
727
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
Croydon has less crime — 684 vs 727 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon and Croydon recorded very similar overall crime levels in April 2026 — 684 and 727 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (78). 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 April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 684 vs 727 incidents. That is 6% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (684 vs 727).