Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR0 · Greater London
573
crimes in February 2026
Above national average
GU8 · Surrey
12
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Witley has less crime — 12 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Witley in February 2026 — 573 incidents compared to 12, a 47.8x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Anti-social behaviour (145) and Shoplifting (51), while Witley has more Criminal damage & arson (3) and Public order (2). Croydon sits above the national average for recorded crime while Witley is below — a significant gap for anyone weighing up the two.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Witley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 12 vs 573 incidents. That is 98% fewer crimes. Witley is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Anti-social behaviour and Shoplifting while Witley had more Criminal damage & arson and Public order. Overall, Witley recorded fewer total crimes (12 vs 573).