Croydon vs Farnborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

573

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Anti-social behaviour145
  • Shoplifting51

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting19

Farnborough has less crime — 169 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Farnborough in February 2026 — 573 incidents compared to 169, a 3.4x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (151 vs 60 incidents). 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 February 2026 Police data, Farnborough recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 169 vs 573 incidents. That is 71% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Croydon recorded 151 incidents of this type vs 60 in Farnborough. Overall, Farnborough had fewer total crimes (169 vs 573).

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