Croydon vs Whyteleafe — 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

Whyteleafe

CR3 · Surrey

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft19

Whyteleafe has less crime — 152 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 152, a 4.5x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), while Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 152 vs 684 incidents. That is 78% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whyteleafe had more Other theft. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (152 vs 684).

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