Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
684
crimes in April 2026
Above national average
CR6 · Surrey
42
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Whyteleafe has less crime — 42 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Whyteleafe in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 42, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Shoplifting (99), while Whyteleafe has more Vehicle crime (9). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Whyteleafe is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Whyteleafe recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 42 vs 684 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Whyteleafe is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Shoplifting while Whyteleafe had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Whyteleafe recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 684).