Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
GU9 · Surrey
61
crimes in April 2026
Below national average
Farnham has less crime — 61 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.
Croydon recorded notably higher crime than Farnham in April 2026 — 123 vs 61 incidents. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Farnham has more Shoplifting (9). 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, Farnham recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 61 vs 123 incidents. That is 50% fewer crimes. Farnham is also below the national average for crime.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Farnham had more Shoplifting. Overall, Farnham recorded fewer total crimes (61 vs 123).