Croydon vs Lindford — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

605

crimes in March 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences174
  • Anti-social behaviour163
  • Other theft49

Lindford

GU35 · Hampshire

123

crimes in March 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences50
  • Anti-social behaviour15
  • Shoplifting14

Lindford has less crime — 123 vs 605 incidents in March 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Lindford in March 2026 — 605 incidents compared to 123, a 4.9x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Other theft (49), while Lindford has more Shoplifting (14). 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 Lindford safer?

Based on March 2026 Police data, Lindford recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 123 vs 605 incidents. That is 80% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In March 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Other theft while Lindford had more Shoplifting. Overall, Lindford recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 605).

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