Croydon vs Whyteleafe — 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

Whyteleafe

CR3 · Surrey

152

crimes in April 2026

Near national average

  • Violence & sexual offences54
  • Anti-social behaviour21
  • Other theft19

Croydon has less crime — 123 vs 152 incidents in April 2026.

What the data shows

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Croydon or Whyteleafe safer?

Based on April 2026 Police data, Croydon recorded fewer crimes than Whyteleafe — 123 vs 152 incidents. That is 19% fewer crimes.

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

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).

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