Croydon vs Woking — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR0 · Greater London

573

crimes in February 2026

Above national average

  • Violence & sexual offences151
  • Anti-social behaviour145
  • Shoplifting51

Woking

GU21 · Surrey

163

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences48
  • Shoplifting32
  • Anti-social behaviour18

Woking has less crime — 163 vs 573 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Woking in February 2026 — 573 incidents compared to 163, a 3.5x difference. Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their most common crime type, though Croydon records significantly more (151 vs 48 incidents). 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 Woking safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Woking recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 163 vs 573 incidents. That is 72% fewer crimes. Croydon is above the national average.

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

Both areas share Violence & sexual offences as their top crime category. In February 2026, Croydon recorded 151 incidents of this type vs 48 in Woking. Overall, Woking had fewer total crimes (163 vs 573).

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