Croydon vs Farnborough — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR2 · Greater London

94

crimes in February 2026

Below national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Anti-social behaviour16
  • Drugs8

Farnborough

GU14 · Hampshire

169

crimes in February 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences60
  • Anti-social behaviour31
  • Shoplifting19

Croydon has less crime — 94 vs 169 incidents in February 2026.

What the data shows

Farnborough recorded notably higher crime than Croydon in February 2026 — 169 vs 94 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Drugs (8), while Farnborough has more Shoplifting (19). 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 Farnborough safer?

Based on February 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Farnborough — 94 vs 169 incidents. That is 44% fewer crimes. Croydon is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In February 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Drugs while Farnborough had more Shoplifting. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (94 vs 169).

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