Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
94
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
CR5 · Greater London
89
crimes in February 2026
Below national average
Croydon has less crime — 89 vs 94 incidents in February 2026.
Croydon and Croydon recorded very similar overall crime levels in February 2026 — 94 and 89 incidents respectively. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Drugs (8), while Croydon has more Vehicle crime (13). Both areas sit below the national average for recorded crime — a positive sign for either location.
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Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 89 vs 94 incidents. That is 5% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Drugs while Croydon had more Vehicle crime. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (89 vs 94).