Croydon vs Farnborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

684

crimes in April 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences186
  • Anti-social behaviour158
  • Shoplifting99

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

189

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences64
  • Anti-social behaviour22
  • Other theft19

Farnborough has less crime — 189 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Farnborough in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 189, a 3.6x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), while Farnborough has more Other theft (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Farnborough safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 189 vs 684 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

What are the main differences in crime between Croydon and Farnborough?

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Farnborough had more Other theft. Overall, Farnborough recorded fewer total crimes (189 vs 684).

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