Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU14 · Hampshire
189
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 189 incidents in April 2026.
Farnborough recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in April 2026 — 189 vs 123 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Farnborough has more Other theft (19). Both areas sit near the national average, with modest differences in their overall safety profile.
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Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 123 vs 189 incidents. That is 35% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnborough had more Other theft. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 189).