Croydon vs Windlesham — 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

Windlesham

GU18 · Surrey

42

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Anti-social behaviour10
  • Other theft8
  • Shoplifting8

Windlesham has less crime — 42 vs 684 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Windlesham in April 2026 — 684 incidents compared to 42, a 16.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Violence & sexual offences (186), while Windlesham has more Other theft (8). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Windlesham is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.

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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Windlesham safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Windlesham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 42 vs 684 incidents. That is 94% fewer crimes. Windlesham is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Violence & sexual offences while Windlesham had more Other theft. Overall, Windlesham recorded fewer total crimes (42 vs 684).

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