Croydon vs Ripley — Crime Comparison 2026

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

Croydon

CR2 · Greater London

123

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences36
  • Vehicle crime18
  • Anti-social behaviour17

Ripley

GU23 · Surrey

37

crimes in April 2026

Below national average

  • Shoplifting15
  • Violence & sexual offences8
  • Anti-social behaviour5

Ripley has less crime — 37 vs 123 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

Croydon recorded substantially more crime than Ripley in April 2026 — 123 incidents compared to 37, a 3.3x difference. The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Ripley has more Shoplifting (15). 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 Ripley safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Ripley recorded fewer crimes than Croydon — 37 vs 123 incidents. That is 70% fewer crimes. Ripley is also below the national average for crime.

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

The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Ripley had more Shoplifting. Overall, Ripley recorded fewer total crimes (37 vs 123).

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