Side-by-side crime statistics from official UK Police data.
CR2 · Greater London
123
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
CR3 · Surrey
152
crimes in April 2026
Near national average
Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.
Whyteleafe saw somewhat more crime than Croydon in April 2026 (152 vs 123 incidents). The crime profiles diverge meaningfully: Croydon sees higher rates of Vehicle crime (18), while Whyteleafe 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 Whyteleafe — 123 vs 152 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.
The main difference lies in crime type. In April 2026, Croydon saw higher rates of Vehicle crime while Whyteleafe had more Other theft. Overall, Croydon recorded fewer total crimes (123 vs 152).